Wednesday May 24th

Dr. Cam McLain here with Patty Cavanaugh spoke to us about Sleep Disordered Breathing. Full report to follow.
Last Meeting
May 24, 2006
Reporter – Rod Funderburk
Teresa Miley led us in the invocation, and John Hansen introduced the visitors and guests. Lyman Whitehead gave us some words of wisdom for Health and Happiness.
President Carey reminded us that the club will be moving to a new venue beginning June 7. The new location will be D’s Restaurant on Columbiana Drive. We were also reminded of the Golf Tournament scheduled for July 24. Skey Caskey reminded the club of the Fishing Tournament June 17-18. Skey needs volunteers to help with the arrangements.
President Carey introduced the guest speaker, Campbell McLain, MD. Dr. McLain talked to us about obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbed breathing is apparently very common and dangerous. It is easily recognized; and once recognized, it is easy to treat. There are two types of sleep disturbed breathing: apnea, which involves a loss of air flow for greater than 10 seconds at a time; and hypopnea, which involves a decreased air flow for greater than 10 seconds at a time. Apnea is more likely to occur in males than females. Apnea patients typically have a smaller than normal airway or a narrowed airway. The severity of apnea is determined by an apnea index.
Treatments include encouraging the patient to lose weight, avoid alcohol and sedatives, avoid sleep deprivation, avoid supine sleep position, and to stop smoking. Treatment may also include a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device, oral appliances, and surgery (UPPP). Untreated, sleep apnea can be life threatening. Excessive daytime sleepiness can cause accidents. Sleep apnea can put individuals at risk for stroke and is associated with heart disease, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and high blood pressure.
The meeting was concluded with Happy Dollar time.