SSG OSA Screening Calculator

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for screening purposes only and does not replace clinical diagnosis. A positive screen indicates risk — formal evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider is required. This calculator is freely available to all and based on a peer-reviewed publication.

STAGE 1

SSG Screening Questions

Score each question: 0 = Never 5 = Always

S Do you Snore loudly while sleeping?

0Never

1Slight chance

2Moderate chance

3High chance

4Almost always

5Always

S Do you experience excessive daytime Sleepiness?

0Never

1Slight chance

2Moderate chance

3High chance

4Almost always

5Always

G Has anyone / bed partner told you that you Gasp for air or choke while asleep?

0Never

4Slight chance

6Moderate chance

8High chance

10Almost always

12Always

📝 If the patient is alone / no bed partner available: Use only Questions 1 & 2. A combined score of > 4 also indicates high probability of OSA.

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SSG Total Score

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⚠️ Please answer at least Questions 1 and 2 (and Question 3 if a bed partner is available).

STAGE 2

SOHNA Risk Factor Assessment

Answer Yes/No for each risk factor

SOHNA = Sex · Obesity · Hypertension · Neck circumference · Anatomical abnormalities.
A score of ≥ 2 significantly increases OSA risk.

Male Sex

Score: 1 point if Yes

Yes

Obesity / BMI > 35 kg/m²

Score: 2 points if Yes

Yes

Hypertension

High blood pressure or on antihypertensive treatment · Score: 1 point if Yes

Yes

Enlarged Neck Circumference

Men: > 43 cm (17 in) · Women: > 37 cm (15 in) · Score: 2 points if Yes

Yes

Anatomical Abnormalities

Retrognathia, macroglossia, enlarged tonsils, micrognathia, etc. · Score: 3 points if Yes

Yes

SOHNA Score (Max: 9)

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SELF-CHECK

SSG-Self: Personal Sleep Apnea Risk Check

Answer Yes or No for each question

S Do you snore loudly while sleeping?

🙅 No

✅ Yes

S Do you experience excessive daytime sleepiness? (Feeling tired or drowsy during the day)

🙅 No

✅ Yes

G Has anyone told you that you gasp for air or choke during sleep?

🙅 No

✅ Yes

📝 Living alone? If Question 3 is unavailable, a score of 1 or more (from Q1 + Q2) indicates high probability of OSA.

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SSG-Self Total Score

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⚠️ Please answer at least Questions 1 and 2.

STEP 2

Check Your Risk Factors (SOHNA)

Your additional risk factors

Answer a few more questions to understand your overall OSA risk. A score of 2 or more means higher risk.

Are you male?

Score: 1

Yes

Are you overweight / obese? (BMI > 35)

Score: 2

Yes

Do you have high blood pressure?

Or on blood pressure medication · Score: 1

Yes

Do you have a short, thick neck?

Men > 43 cm / Women > 37 cm neck circumference · Score: 2

Yes

Any jaw/facial/throat structural issues?

Small jaw, large tongue, enlarged tonsils, or similar · Score: 3

Yes

Risk Factor Score (Max: 9)

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