Sleep Apnea
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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 2,351 doctors who treat sleep apnea
Which specialist treats sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung and breathing specialist, or by a dentist if an oral device is needed. An internist can help with the general assessment. See these specialists if you snore loudly or feel very tired during the day.
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Doctors specialized in sleep apnea
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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 evaluated by a pulmonologist, a lung and breathing specialist, or by a dentist if an oral device is needed. An internist can help with the general assessment. See these specialists if you snore loudly or feel very tired during the day.