Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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It is advisable to have sleep evaluated by a professional when nighttime rest is interrupted by loud snoring and pauses in breathing, since those signs point to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. In it, the airway repeatedly closes while the person sleeps.
What it is: Brief pauses in breathing occur during sleep due to partial or total obstruction of the upper airway.
Common symptoms:
- Loud snoring and breathing pauses observed by others
- Drowsiness and fatigue during the day
- Awakening with a sensation of choking
Which specialist treats it? When there is a jaw or oral airway component, the maxillofacial surgeon, the dentist, and the orthodontist take part, often together with other sleep professionals. If you identify with these signs, it is worth having it evaluated by a specialist.
Data on 323 doctors who treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Which specialist treats obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) can be treated by a General Dentist using oral devices, and an Orthodontist may also assist depending on the case.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Olivia Raquel Hernandez Morales
Dr. Jair González Robles
Dr. Monserrat Molina Brindis
Dr. Jocelyn Fernández Bahena
Dr. Yadira Tumalan Villarruel
Dr. Osvaldo Vivia Morales
Dr. Rodrigo Alejandro Jimenez Rojano
Dr. Cinthya Cubos
Dr. Gabriela Ivonne Navarrete Ibáñez
Dr. Edna Ibarra Roca
Dr. Jesús Israel López Casas
Dr. Nancy Muñoz Rojas
Dr. Elizabeth Balderas Téllez
Frequently asked questions
What is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?
It is advisable to have sleep evaluated by a professional when nighttime rest is interrupted by loud snoring and pauses in breathing, since those signs point to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. In it, the airway repeatedly closes while the person sleeps.
Which doctor treats obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) can be treated by a General Dentist using oral devices, and an Orthodontist may also assist depending on the case.