Lion Sleep Center

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Snoring is not a normal event and it can be a sign of something more serious. Call the Center and get checked.

We are proud to announce that the Lion Sleep Center is officially Accreditated by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine! "Achieving American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accreditation demonstrates a sleep medicine provider’s commitment to high quality, patient-centered care through adherence to the AASM Standards for Accreditation. AASM accreditation is voluntary and exhibits the facility’s dedication to the practice of sleep medicine."-AASM

Have you ever been set up with a CPAP/BiPap machine and quit using it because you were unable to tolerate it? There are other options to treat Sleep Apnea! Call today! 559-686-2599

#STOPTHESNORE Here are five of the main warning signs for sleep apnea, don't ignore them!!: 1. Snoring: Besides being a nuisance to your bed partner or roommate, loud and frequent snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea. While not everyone who snores has this sleep illness, snoring is a warning sign that should be taken seriously. ... 2. Choking or gasping during sleep. When snoring is paired with choking, gasping or silent breathing pauses during sleep, it’s a strong indicator of sleep apnea. 3. Fatigue or daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnea can cause non-restorative sleep. 4. Obesity. An adult with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher is considered obese, and the risk of sleep apnea increases with the amount of excess body weight. 5. High blood pressure. Between 30 and 40 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have sleep apnea, and getting treatment for sleep apnea is a proven means of decreasing blood pressure. Where do you go for help? Contact the Lion Sleep Center today at (559)686-2599, or your Family Doctor for a referral! Research shows that the number of sleep apnea sufferers continues to increase sleep apnea afflicts at least 25 million American adults, and most of them remain untreated, increasing their risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Fortunately, many of the damaging effects of OSA can be stopped, and even reversed, through diagnosis and treatment!

02/12/2018 AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) site visit for Full Accreditation. We are proud to say we passed with flying colors! All praises from the Doctor/Inspector all the way from Tennessee. Thank you! Good job Lonnie R. Smith, MD, Paul Tonini, Mary Jane Wilfong and Excellent work Stephanie McPhetridge!

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If you have ever had this conversation it would probably be beneficial to give the Lion Sleep Center a call! Set up your appointment for a Sleep Consult today with our Board Certified Sleep Specialist!

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