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YES you should worry! Technically you should not drink excessively if you have sleep apnea. And the warnings for hydrocodone say to consult your doctor if you have sleep apnea. So you should definitely NOT mix the two together period, and especially if you have sleep apnea. It could slow your breathing so much that you have that chance of dying in your sleep. As a general rule, you should never mix alcohol with any sort of pills that have an hepatic metabolism, ventilatory depression, or Disulfiran effect. There are lots of pills that you can mix with alcohol but you should first know wich are these pills. Besides, you should remember that both, Hydrocodone and Alcohol (Ethanol) have an hepatic metabolism (liver); so you could also get heptotoxicity if you mix them, and eventually liver failure, so be careful.
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How can sleep apnea choking be prevented?
The risk of obstructive sleep apnea choking can be reduced by avoiding alcohol, tobacco smoking, tranquilizers, and sedatives before bed.
What is the most common treatment for someone with sleep apnea?
To treat sleep apnea, it is wise to stop using alcohol and tobacco. These substances relax the throat muscles and sleep apnea may continue on. Sleeping on the side and losing weight are also simple treatments for this disorder.
Are there natural remedies for sleep apnea?
There are several tactics that you can try at home to treat sleep apnea. First, make sure that you get plenty of sleep, apnea tends to be worse when you're not getting enough rest. You may also want try sleeping on your side, losing weight, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. All these things can help to reduce sleep apnea.
How is sleep apnea prevented?
For people who snore frequently, weight control, avoidance of evening alcohol or tranquilizers, and adjustment of sleeping position may help reduce the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.
A Tip for Minimizing the Threat of Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea can be intrusive to a person's sleeping pattern, but there are some things that you can do to actually lessen and lighten its impact on your life. One of these things is to completely avoid alcohol before bedtime. Alcohol has been proven to slow the central nervous system to a crawl which is pure bad news for someone who suffers from sleep apnea. To be safe, make sure you aren't consuming alcohol at least 3 hours before you regularly go to sleep.
What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
How do I properly clean my sleep apnea equipment?
You should probably boil them if you are able to. Otherwise, soak them in alcohol.
Is sleep apnea caused by herpes?
Sleep apnea is not caused by herpes.
Can babies get sleep apnea?
Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age
What steps should I take to see if my husband's snoring is due to sleep apnea?
If you think your husband has sleep apnea you should try and lift the head of the bed a little. If the snoring dies down or goes away completely this is a good indication. Losing weight and not drinking any alcohol will also tell you if you had sleep apnea before.
Can anyone tell me some facts and ideas about sleep apnea treatment?
Sleep apnea could be dangerous. Some people with sleep apnea sleep with an oxygen mask on to avoid risks. What you are describing is not sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is about abnormal rhythm in breathing while asleep. Falling asleep while talking to people is another case.
Why is sleep apnea unrecognized?
You can be tested for sleep apnea. Therefore, it can be recognized and even treated.
