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.
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 67 doctors who treat apnea of prematurity
Specialties that treat apnea of prematurity
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Doctors specialized in apnea of prematurity
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Rocio Velázquez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. María Elena de Fátima Cuevas Pedroza
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
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 usually treated by specialists in anatomical pathologist, pediatric endocrinologist, gynecologist, pediatric infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pediatric pulmonologist, pediatrician, podiatrist, psychologist, pediatric dentist, nutritionist, clinical analyst, pediatric infectious disease specialist, neonatologist.