Snoring, Sleep Disordered Breathing & Sleep Apnea

How Inspire Sleep Therapy Works?

Inspire therapy is the only FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapy that works comfortably2 inside your body. The small Inspire® implant delivers gentle pulses to your airway muscles to keep your airway open so you can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.

• When we sleep, our airway muscles and tongue relax. For people with OSA, the tongue relaxes into a position that blocks the airway.
• When your airway is blocked you get less oxygen to your brain, triggering you to wake up to take a breath. This cycle happens repeatedly, preventing quality sleep.
• The Inspire implant delivers gentle pulses that move your tongue out of the way each time you take a breath, keeping your airway open while you sleep soundly. No mask or hose required.

Implantation Process

The implantation is done under general anesthesia using three small incisions under the chin, below the collar bone and along the side of the chest below the ribs. About four weeks after the implantation, the device will be activated followed by a post-operative sleep study to assure proper stimulation. Serious implant-related complications are very rare and occur in less than 1 percent of patients. Bruising and tingling along the tongue are usually temporary and resolve within weeks.

Is Inspire Therapy Right for You?

Inspire Therapy isn’t for everyone. If you struggle with any of the following, please contact us today to speak with an Inspire Therapy doctor. You may be a good candidate for Inspire Therapy if you have..

• You have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
• You are unable to use or get consistent benefit from CPAP.
• You are not significantly obese.
• You are over the age of 18.

Ready to Learn More?

Find out if Inspire Therapy is right for you. Contact us (301) 989-2300 or Book a Consultation with us.