Do You Qualify?
More than 100,000 people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have pursued restful sleep with Inspire® therapy.
Eligibility Requirements
To be a candidate for Inspire therapy, you must meet the following FDA indications:
Age 18 or older
Diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
Unable to benefit from CPAP
Inspire therapy has been clinically tested for people with a body mass index (BMI) up to 40. Over 90%¹ of U.S. adults are within this range. Most insurance policies have a BMI policy in place for Inspire therapy coverage. Talk to your provider or Inspire therapy-trained doctor for more information.
Inspire therapy is FDA-approved for use in pediatric patients with Down syndrome. Learn more about specific qualifications here.
1 “Overweight & Obesity Statistics - Niddk.” National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Sept. 2021.
See If You Qualify
Take a few minutes and find out if you qualify for Inspire® therapy. Fill out the questionnaire and get your results immediately.
Have you been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
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Real patients recommend Inspire therapy
Emily
Inspire Day: Sept 28th, 2020
“I’m doing more outdoor activities. I’m able to go to the gym more. And it feels better.”
Scott Raymond
Inspire Day: November 17th, 2020
“The incisions themselves are honestly not that big, I hardly see them.”
Pete & Gwen
Inspire Day: October 1st, 2018
“The freedom that we have because all we have to carry with us is this little remote!”
The Inspire® Therapy Process
Inspire-trained providers are available in all 50 U.S. states to help you through each important step in the Inspire therapy process. The following videos demonstrate the typical process for getting Inspire therapy.
01
Learn About Inspire Therapy
Unlike other obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapies, the Inspire® implant works comfortably1 inside your body to help keep your airway open while you sleep, so you can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.
02
Attend An Inspire Therapy Consultation
Meet with an Inspire-trained provider. They will ask you questions about your OSA and your experiences with CPAP to help guide you through next steps.
03
Complete An Airway Exam
The airway exam is a simple checkup to confirm the Inspire implant will work for you. Your provider will use a tiny camera to look inside your airway. It usually takes about 20 minutes. The airway exam is a safe procedure with minimal discomfort.2
04
Get The Inspire Implant
The small Inspire® implant is placed near your collarbone during a short and safe outpatient procedure.3* After the safe procedure, most people take over-the-counter pain medication and, within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities.
05
Turn On Inspire Therapy
During a follow-up appointment, your provider will turn on your Inspire therapy, review how to use your Inspire™ remote, and spend time walking you through your step-up plan. This step-up plan will help you get into the routine of turning on your therapy and help guide you to the right therapy level for you.
06
Complete A Sleep Study
The final step in the Inspire therapy process is a sleep study to verify Inspire therapy is meeting your “sleep better” goals. After this sleep study, you will meet with your provider to review your results and establish a long-term follow-up plan.
01
Learn About Inspire Therapy
Unlike other obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapies, the Inspire® implant works comfortably1 inside your body to help keep your airway open while you sleep, so you can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.
02
Attend An Inspire Therapy Consultation
Meet with an Inspire-trained provider. They will ask you questions about your OSA and your experiences with CPAP to help guide you through next steps.
03
Complete An Airway Exam
The airway exam is a simple checkup to confirm the Inspire implant will work for you. Your provider will use a tiny camera to look inside your airway. It usually takes about 20 minutes. The airway exam is a safe procedure with minimal discomfort.2
04
Get The Inspire Implant
The small Inspire® implant is placed near your collarbone during a short and safe outpatient procedure.3* After the safe procedure, most people take over-the-counter pain medication and, within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities.
05
Turn On Inspire Therapy
During a follow-up appointment, your provider will turn on your Inspire therapy, review how to use your Inspire™ remote, and spend time walking you through your step-up plan. This step-up plan will help you get into the routine of turning on your therapy and help guide you to the right therapy level for you.
06
Complete A Sleep Study
The final step in the Inspire therapy process is a sleep study to verify Inspire therapy is meeting your “sleep better” goals. After this sleep study, you will meet with your provider to review your results and establish a long-term follow-up plan.
1 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
2 De Vito A., Carrasco Llatas M., Ravesloot M.J., Kotecha B., De Vries N., Hamans E., Maurer J., Bosi M., Blumen M., Heiser C., et al. European position paper on drug-induced sleep endoscopy: 2017 Update. Clin. Otolaryngol. 2018;43:1541–1552. doi: 10.1111/coa.13213.
3 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
* Individual results may vary. As with any surgically implanted device, there are risks associated with the Inspire system. See safety information at inspiresleep.com/safety.
Find an event near you
Join a free event to learn more about sleep apnea and treatment options, including how Inspire therapy is helping people sleep better.1 If you have questions, the provider hosting the event will also be available for a Q&A session!
"If you're considering trying to solve your sleep apnea, coming to one of these events is key"
Berry — Event attendee
1 Woodson BT, Strohl KP, Soose RJ, et al. Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 5-Year Outcomes. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2018; 159(1):194-202
Ready to make a consultation appointment?
Your primary care provider can refer you to an Inspire-trained provider for a consultation. You also can reach out to an Inspire Advisor or use the locator to find one near you.
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