Does Alcohol Interfere with Oxygen Levels? A Comprehensive Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to a clinical study involving asymptomatic men, alcohol significantly increases episodes of arterial oxygen desaturation and disordered breathing during sleep. This raises a critical question: does alcohol interfere with oxygen levels in more ways than simply affecting a single night's rest? The answer involves several interconnected physiological processes.