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Inspire Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Inspire® Therapy Treats Sleep Apnea Without a Mask
Have you been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but the CPAP machine just doesn’t work for you? An outpatient treatment offered at Topeka Ear Nose and Throat called Inspire® therapy may be an option to help you reduce your snoring and relieve your sleep apnea symptoms.
Inspire therapy is a mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea who’ve tried and struggled with CPAP. Through a simple-to-use system including the Inspire implant, remote, and app, Inspire therapy lets you control your OSA treatment from the palm of your hand—without the need for a CPAP machine.
Treat your obstructive sleep apnea without a mask or hose.
By syncing with your breathing, the Inspire therapy works comfortably inside your body to keep your airway open during sleep. When your airway is open, you can breathe regularly and don’t need to keep waking up to take a breath
How Inspire Therapy Works
During sleep, your tongue relaxes, which is normal. However, for people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), your tongue relaxes into a position that actually blocks your airway. With a blocked airway, your oxygen level can drop, triggering your body to wake up and breathe. This cycle repeats itself over and over throughout the night.
While other OSA therapies use a hose and mask to force air through your airway, the Inspire implant works comfortably inside your body to sense when you take a breath. Then, it delivers gentle pulses that move your tongue forward to keep your airway open, helping you breathe regularly and sleep soundly. Simply use the small handheld Inspire® remote to turn your therapy on when you’re ready to sleep.
Is Inspire Therapy Right For You?
To be a candidate for Inspire therapy, you must meet the following FDA indications:
• Age 18 or older
• Diagnosed with moderate to severe OSA
• Have tried and struggled with CPAP
Inspire Therapy Effectiveness
Find A Quiet and Full Night of Sleep
Covered by Most Insurance Plans
Most U.S. insurance providers—including Medicare, Veterans Affairs (VA) and major commercial carriers—cover Inspire therapy for those who have tried and struggled with CPAP.
Inspire therapy has been clinically tested for people with a body mass index (BMI) up to 40. Over 90% of U.S. adults are within this range. Most insurance policies have a BMI policy in place for Inspire therapy coverage.
Patients should check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage.
