Interruption of breathing for a few minutes which is usually more frequent when sleeping.
The pulmonologist is a medical specialist in respiratory diseases.
An otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who specializes in the management and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats apnea you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.