Apnea of Prematurity
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In babies born prematurely, parents and the medical team may notice pauses in breathing that warrant close monitoring. Apnea of prematurity is the brief interruption of breathing in premature newborns, due to the immaturity of the centers that control breathing.
How it presents: breathing pauses, sometimes accompanied by a slowing of the heart rate or changes in skin color.
When is it monitored? It is usually detected and monitored in the hospital setting during the first weeks of a premature baby's life.
Which specialists address it? The neonatologist leads the care of the newborn, with support from the pediatrician and, depending on the case, the pediatric pulmonologist. If your baby was premature and you notice pauses in breathing after discharge, report it immediately to the medical team caring for the baby.
Data on 246 doctors who treat apnea of prematurity
Which specialist treats apnea of prematurity?
Apnea of prematurity is treated by a Neonatologist, with support from a Pediatrician; a Pediatric Nephrologist, a Pediatric Dentist, or an Obstetrician-Gynecologist may assist depending on the context of the case, and a Pathologist supports with laboratory studies.
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Doctors specialized in apnea of prematurity
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is apnea of prematurity?
In babies born prematurely, parents and the medical team may notice pauses in breathing that warrant close monitoring. Apnea of prematurity is the brief interruption of breathing in premature newborns, due to the immaturity of the centers that control breathing.
Which doctor treats apnea of prematurity?
Apnea of prematurity is treated by a Neonatologist, with support from a Pediatrician; a Pediatric Nephrologist, a Pediatric Dentist, or an Obstetrician-Gynecologist may assist depending on the context of the case, and a Pathologist supports with laboratory studies.