Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is interrupted or becomes very shallow repeatedly while the person sleeps, which disrupts rest and oxygenation during the night.
Frequent signs: loud snoring, pauses in breathing observed by another person, daytime sleepiness, headache upon waking, and a sensation of unrefreshing sleep.
Contributing factors: overweight, alterations of the airways, structure of the jaw, and certain habits.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist studies respiratory sleep disorders, with support from the otolaryngologist and the internist depending on the case. If nighttime rest is regularly affected, it's worthwhile to consult it for an appropriate evaluation.
Data on 318 doctors who treat sleep apnea
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Doctors specialized in sleep apnea
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Rafael Ruiz Rodriguez
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Frequently asked questions
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is interrupted or becomes very shallow repeatedly while the person sleeps, which disrupts rest and oxygenation during the night.
Which doctor treats sleep apnea?
Sleep Apnea is usually treated by specialists in allergist, anatomical pathologist, anesthesiologist, cardiologist, maxillofacial surgeon, dermatologist, nurse, gastroenterologist, geneticist, gynecologist, clinical analyst, occupational medicine specialist, general practitioner, internist, pulmonologist, pediatric pulmonologist, pediatrician, podiatrist, proctologist, radiologist.