Inspire® Therapy for Sleep Apnea
A CPAP alternative for obstructive sleep apnea
If you have obstructive sleep apnea and struggle to tolerate CPAP therapy, Inspire® therapy may offer a new option for better sleep and better health.
Inspire therapy is an advanced treatment that works inside the body with your natural breathing process to keep your airway open during sleep. Instead of using a mask or hose, the Inspire system uses a small implant and handheld remote to help you breathe normally throughout the night.
- No mask or hose
- Works with your breathing while you sleep
- Controlled with a small handheld remote
Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, preventing normal breathing. These interruptions can happen dozens or even hundreds of times each night.
Common signs of OSA include:
- Loud snoring
- Daytime fatigue
- Morning headaches
- Poor concentration
- Interrupted sleep
What Is Inspire Therapy?
Inspire therapy is an FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The system is a small implanted device that monitors your breathing while you sleep and delivers gentle stimulation to key airway muscles.
This stimulation moves the tongue slightly forward and helps keep the airway open, allowing you to breathe normally throughout the night.
Unlike CPAP therapy, Inspire:
- Works inside the body
- Requires no mask or tubing
- Is controlled with a small handheld remote
- Activates only when you sleep
How Inspire Therapy Works
Small Implantable Device
Placed beneath the skin in the upper chest, this device monitors your breathing patterns.
Breathing Sensor
Detects each breath you take during sleep.
Stimulation Lead
Delivers gentle impulses to the nerve that controls tongue movement, helping keep the airway open.
What It’s Like to Use Inspire
Before going to sleep, you simply turn the device on with a small handheld remote. The system works automatically while you sleep and can be turned off when you wake up.
- Turn Inspire on before bed with the remote
- The system monitors your breathing
- Gentle stimulation helps keep the airway open
- Turn it off when you wake up
Who Is A Candidate for Inspire?
Inspire therapy is designed for adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who have difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy.
You may be a candidate if you:
Are 18 years or older
Have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
Have tried CPAP but were unable to tolerate or benefit from it
Meet certain airway and health criteria determined during evaluation
Your evaluation may include:
- Sleep study review
- Airway examination
- Medical history review
- Additional eligibility testing as needed
What to Expect From the Inspire Procedure
The procedure involves:
- Placing a small device beneath the skin of the chest
- Positioning two thin leads that monitor breathing and stimulate airway muscles
- Making several small incisions for implantation
Most patients go home the same day and resume normal activities soon after surgery. After healing, the device is activated and programmed to your individual breathing patterns.
- Outpatient Implant Procedure
- Healing Period
- Activation & Programming
Benefits of Inspire Therapy
Patients choose Inspire therapy because it offers:
Mask-free alternative to CPAP
Works automatically with your breathing
Small, discreet implant
Remote control for on/off and comfort
Why Choose Peak ENT and Voice Center?
At Peak ENT and Voice Center, our specialists focus on diagnosing and treating complex airway and sleep conditions.
We provide:
Comprehensive sleep apnea evaluation
Advanced surgical expertise
Personalized treatment planning
Long-term follow-up and care
Our goal is to help you find the most effective treatment for better sleep and better overall health.
Take the First Step Toward Better Sleep
If CPAP therapy hasn’t worked for you, Inspire therapy may offer a life-changing alternative.
Ready to see if you qualify for Inspire therapy?
A consultation is your best way to determine eligibility.
