Inspire® Therapy
Most people have an occasional night when they have restless sleep. However, people who suffer from sleep apnea may repeatedly wake up gasping for breath or choking every time they go to sleep. While the most common treatment is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to keep airways open, CPAP does not work for everyone. Inspire® Therapy is one of the newest treatments for moderate to severe sleep apnea for adults who cannot tolerate CPAP machines.
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What is Inspire® Therapy?
Penn Highlands Healthcare offers Inspire therapy, a long-term, mask-free solution for some people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have tried and struggled with CPAP.
If left untreated, people with OSA may be at a higher risk for serious health concerns such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart attack, depression and a shortened life span.
Inspire therapy works comfortably inside your body and syncs with your natural breathing pattern. Then, it uses gentle pulses to move your tongue forward to keep your airway open. When your airway is open, you are able to breathe regularly and sleep better. No mask or hose needed. Simply use the small handheld Inspire™ remote to turn your therapy on when you are ready to sleep.
Inspire therapy represents a significant advancement in treating sleep apnea. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events, has a high level of patient satisfaction and a high therapy adherence. Approximately 99.6% of Inspire implant procedures have been successfully completed without any major complications. Additionally, 93% of patients recommend the therapy.
While Inspire Therapy can be an alternative for people who cannot use CPAP, insurance companies have specific eligibility guidelines
