What Is Inspire® Therapy?
Inspire therapy is a mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have tried and struggled with CPAP. Through a simple-to-use system, including the Inspire implant, Inspire remote and Inspire app, Inspire therapy enables you to control your OSA treatment from the palm of your hand.
How Does Inspire Therapy Work?
During sleep, your tongue relaxes. In patients with OSA, the tongue relaxes into a position that blocks the airway. 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 inhale. Then, it delivers gentle pulses that move your tongue forward to keep your airway open, helping you breathe regularly and sleep soundly. Use the small handheld Inspire remote to turn your therapy on when you’re ready to sleep.
The Inspire implant keeps your airway open while you sleep, so you can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.
The handheld Inspire remote turns on your therapy when you’re ready to sleep. No mask or hose required.
The Inspire app tracks your sleep goals and allows you to share data directly with your doctor.
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
Begin Your Journey to Better Sleep
The first step is to schedule a consultation with our team. Dr. Hamilton and Dr. Kemper accept patients referred by sleep physicians and/or Inspire for Inspire consultations. We’ll discuss your current therapy, provide details on Inspire therapy and answer your questions.
Call ENT & Allergy Specialists – Ear Nose and Throat Physicians and Surgeons at (859) 781-4900 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
FAQ Videos
Watch the following videos to learn more about Inspire therapy, including the exam, recovery and turning the device on.
Inspire is not for everyone. It is a surgically implanted system that is intended to treat obstructive sleep apnea in patients who are not effectively treated by, or able to tolerate, CPAP. Talk to your doctors about risks, benefits and expectations associated with Inspire. Risks associated with the surgical implant procedure may include infection and temporary tongue weakness. In rare cases, tongue paresis and atrophy may occur. Some patients may require post-implant adjustments to the system’s settings in order to improve effectiveness and ease any initial discomfort they may experience. Important safety information and product manuals can be found at inspiresleep.com/safety-information/ or call 1-844-OSA-Help.
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