Sleep Apnea Inspire® Therapy

At Apex Mind Sleep & Longevity in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Ram Verma offer Inspire® therapy for patients struggling with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are unable to tolerate or benefit from CPAP therapy. Inspire® is an FDA-approved, implantable sleep apnea treatment that works with your natural breathing patterns to help keep your airway open during sleep. This innovative therapy can help reduce snoring, improve sleep quality, increase daytime energy, and support overall health and well-being. Our team provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing support to help you achieve better sleep and improved quality of life.

What is sleep apnea Inspire® therapy?

Unlike a CPAP machine that uses external air pressure and a mask to address obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Inspire® therapy works from inside your body. The team implants the Inspire device during a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. 

Once it’s activated, the system monitors your breathing patterns while you sleep. It delivers gentle pulses to the nerve that controls your tongue movement to prevent it from blocking your airway. 

For better sleep, you simply turn the device on before bed and turn it off when you wake up. Inspire therapy can provide more comfortable long-term sleep apnea management if you can’t tolerate CPAP therapy.

What are the benefits of sleep apnea Inspire therapy?

Your provider listens carefully to your concerns and goals and may recommend sleep apnea Inspire therapy to help you enjoy:

• Improved sleep quality
• Reduced snoring
• Fewer nighttime breathing interruptions
• Increased daytime energy and alertness
• Better overall quality of life
• A mask-free sleep apnea treatment option

Inspire therapy may also help reduce health risks associated with untreated sleep apnea, including:

• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Fatigue
• Cognitive difficulties

Because the device works automatically with each breath, you may find it easier to incorporate it into your nightly routine. 

Who may qualify for sleep apnea Inspire therapy?

Your provider may recommend Inspire therapy if you:

• Are over age 18
• Have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
• Have difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy
• Meet body mass index (BMI) requirements
• Don’t primarily have central sleep apnea

Before treatment, you’ll undergo a comprehensive sleep evaluation, including a sleep study and an airway examination to determine whether your airway anatomy is appropriate for treatment.

What can I expect from sleep apnea Inspire therapy?

The Inspire therapy process usually begins with a consultation and sleep apnea evaluation at Apex Mind Sleep & Longevity Institute. If your provider approves your treatment, they’ll schedule your implantation procedure as soon as possible. 

Since it’s minimally invasive, you can expect an easy recovery. The team activates your device about a month after surgery.

After activation, you’ll work closely with the team to fine-tune your device’s settings for best comfort and effectiveness. While you may experience some improvements relatively quickly, you’ll typically notice full optimization over several weeks or months.

Schedule your Inspire therapy evaluation at the Apex Mind Sleep & Longevity Institute by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.