wow..... thanks for all advice. saw my ENT yesterday as a follow up to my deviated septum surgery last May. Explained to him my issues on waking up gasping with touches of anxiety causing me to stay awake the remainder of the night(worst when congested from cold, allergies etc). He prescribed predni...

ajack wrote:The booze induces apnea now, cpap will treat it if you a re sober or drunk. I would guess that the mask and vomiting in a stupor may be an issue

I was 17 the last time vomit and stupor applied to me. But I could see the issue if it arose.....

Thank you all for the replies. Been married 25yrs, 7 kids so chasing women is out of the question lol... whether its 30 beers or 12 beers a week I was trying to be upfront while getting answers. I definitely will report back with my 'equipment' This forum seems like a great resource of info. Thanks

According to most charts... I am 6'3" 50yr male about 275lbs. I am 100% sure I have sleep apnea(will be going to do a sleep study soon) Once I start using a cpap how will casual drinking affect the process? I enjoy drinking socially and am a brewer. yes I have a higher tolerance due to drinking a lo...