Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which the airway closes partially or totally in a repeated manner while the person sleeps, interrupting breathing for moments.
Frequent signs:
- Intense snoring and pauses in breathing while sleeping
- Sleepiness or tiredness during the day
- Waking up with a sensation of shortness of breath
Common causes: It is usually related to the relaxation of the throat muscles and to anatomical factors of the airways.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the otolaryngologist are common references for its study; whoever notices these symptoms would do well to seek the opinion of a professional for a timely evaluation.
Data on 580 doctors who treat obstructive sleep apnea
Specialties that treat obstructive sleep apnea
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Doctors specialized in obstructive sleep apnea
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dr. Carlos Takumi Namba Bando
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Frequently asked questions
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which the airway closes partially or totally in a repeated manner while the person sleeps, interrupting breathing for moments.
Which doctor treats obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is usually treated by specialists in anesthesiologist, plastic surgeon, physiotherapist, gastroenterologist, geneticist, clinical analyst, critical care and intensive care specialist, general practitioner, neonatologist, pulmonologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, radiologist, rheumatologist, pediatric surgeon, otolaryngologist.