Have you been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but can’t tolerate a CPAP machine? The care teams at LVPG Ear, Nose and Throat and LVPG Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine offer a simpler, more comfortable solution: the Inspire® Sleep Apnea System.
What is Inspire therapy?
Inspire therapy is the first FDA-approved OSA therapy that works comfortably inside your body.
The small Inspire device is implanted near your collarbone during an outpatient procedure that takes about 90 minutes. The implant helps keep your airway muscles open by delivering gentle pulses, allowing you to breathe regularly and sleep soundly.
After the procedure, most people only need over-the-counter pain medication, and within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities.
LVHN’s Inspire Therapy Program
The Inspire sleep apnea implant program at LVHN is a one-of-a-kind initiative led by a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our team provides personalized, step-by-step support to guide patients through each stage of their tailored care journey.
Care Coordinator
The first step in the Inspire program is a video visit with our specialized care coordinator, who will review your medical records and connect you with the clinician best suited to your current stage of OSA treatment.
Qualifications include:
- Over age 18
- Diagnosis of OSA
- Apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) between 15 and 100
- Tried and failed CPAP therapy
- BMI up to 40
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