Benadryl and pulse oximetry (apneas)

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I take Benadryl every other night, because that seems to work better

than not taking it or taking it all the time. (Taking it vs. not

taking it has different effects on various health factors the next

day.)

If I am getting pulse oximetry (O2 sat) for just one night, then is it

likely to worsen or improve any O2 saturation?

(I'm aware that it might relax muscles and be bad for obstructive

apneas, but in addition I have central apneas and a lot of other

issues, including severe mold issues that Benadryl helps a small

amount with.)

I am told I have pale lips the next morning after I take Benadryl, but

I don't know if that means anything in this context.

Obviously 2 nights in a row would be best to get an accurate reading,

but I don't know if that will happen. I will ask the ordering office

what to do, but they might not know.

I am told it's likely I have issues getting O2 into cells, but that

pulse oximetry might not show anything.

Thanks.