Inspire For Sleep Apnea
Inspire for sleep apnea is an FDA-approved treatment that uses neurostimulation to help people with obstructive sleep apnea. The device is implanted under the skin of the neck and chest with 3 small surgical incisions during a short, outpatient procedure. Patients recover quickly and are able to return home the same day.
The Inspire system monitors your breathing patterns, and if it detects an apnea, it delivers mild stimulation to the nerve that controls muscles in the back of your throat. This opens your airway and keeps it open during sleep. You turn on the device with a remote control before going to bed. You can pause the device during sleep if needed, and turn it off when you wake up in the morning. The battery is designed to last 10 years, and it can be replaced through a simple surgical procedure.
Inspire for Sleep Apnea: A Revolutionary Device for Sleep Improvement
In the STAR trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Inspire was shown to provide significant reductions in sleep apnea events and improved quality of life for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. It is the only internal neurostimulation device for obstructive sleep apnea with demonstrated safety and efficacy in the United States.
Most major medical insurance providers, including Medicare, cover inspire. Contact your provider to learn more about your coverage.