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Game-changing sleep apnea treatment 

Inspire therapy offers a revolutionary approach to managing sleep apnea by working with your body's natural breathing process. Unlike continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), there are no masks or hoses involved — just a small device that delivers mild stimulation to key airway muscles, keeping your airway open during sleep.

How Inspire therapy works

Inspire therapy is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapy that works comfortably inside your body. The small Inspire implant delivers gentle pulses to your airway muscles to keep your airway open, so you can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.

  • When we sleep, our airway muscles and tongue relax. For people with OSA, the tongue relaxes into a position that blocks the airway.
  • When your airway is blocked, you get less oxygen to your brain, triggering you to wake up to take a breath. This cycle happens repeatedly, preventing quality sleep.
  • The Inspire implant delivers gentle pulses that move your tongue out of the way each time you take a breath, keeping your airway open while you sleep soundly — no mask or hose required. 

Inspire therapy benefits

  • Provides effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Has proven to be ideal for patients who cannot tolerate or benefit consistently from CPAP.
  • Offer adjustability and control with a handheld remote for ease of use.

Discover answers to common questions about Inspire therapy with this FAQ sheet, and take control of your sleep apnea treatment today.

Contact us

Ready to explore Inspire therapy as a solution for your sleep apnea? Contact Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic at 402-562-4720 to schedule a consultation. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the process and help you achieve restful, uninterrupted sleep.

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