If you are one of the many people who value the benefit of the CPAP, but find it unbearably uncomfortable and dread wearing it at night, we have some exciting news for you! ENT Center of Excellence in Redding, CA now offers our patients Inspire® therapy, a mask-free system for those who have struggled with CPAP.
What is Inspire therapy?
Through a simple-to-use system including the Inspire implant, remote and app, Inspire therapy enables you to control your OSA treatment from the palm of your hand.
90% of bed partners report no snoring or soft snoring*
91% of people are satisfied with Inspire therapy*
79% reduction in sleep apnea events*
94% of patients say Inspire therapy is better than CPAP and would recommend it to others*
Safe Outpatient Procedure
Over 99.5% of Inspire implant procedures are successfully completed without any major complications.
The small Inspire® implant is placed near your collarbone during an approximately 90-minute outpatient procedure. After the procedure, most people require nothing more than over-the-counter pain medication, and within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities.
About Inspire Medical Systems
Inspire is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Inspirer’s proprietary therapy is the first and only FDA, EU MDR, and PDMA-approved neurostimulation technology that provides a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Find out if you are qualify for Inspire Therapy
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 struggle with CPAP
Inspire therapy has been clinically tested for people with a body mass index (BMI) up to 40. Over 90%2 of U.S. adults are within this range. Most insurance policies have a BMI policy in place for Inspire therapy coverage.
Request a referral from your Primary Care Dr. to ENT Center of Excellence, Dr. Buxa or Dr. Bergstrom to find out if Inspire therapy could be beneficial for you.
When you’re breathing better, you’re sleeping better
*Notes:
1. ADHERE Registry: Data on file
2. Suurna MV, Steffen A, Boon M, et al. Impact of Body Mass Index and Discomfort on Upper Airway Stimulation: ADHERE Registry 2020 Update. Laryngoscope 2021; 131(11): 2616-2624