Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Inspire® therapy by reading the frequently asked questions below:
Learning about Inspire therapy
How does Inspire therapy work? Video
Will Inspire therapy work for me?
Is my insurance going to cover Inspire therapy?
Preparing for my Inspire therapy consultation appointment
What to bring to my appointment? Video
The Inspire® therapy process
What is an airway exam? Video
What is involved in the Inspire® implant procedure and recovery? Video
Life with Inspire therapy
What does Inspire therapy feel like?
Will Inspire therapy limit my activities?
What about scars?
Can I get an MRI with Inspire® therapy?
Other FAQs
Is Inspire therapy Department of Transportation approved?
Will Inspire therapy help with snoring?
How long does the Inspire implant battery last?
How often should my doctor check my Inspire therapy?
What are the risks of untreated sleep apnea?
What sleep apnea treatment options exist?
Next generation.
Same proven results.
Experience the next generation of the Inspire® implant, designed for enhanced patient comfort and a shorter, simplified procedure4 – available now through many Inspire-trained providers across the country.
Questions? We’re here to help.
Our team of Inspire therapy Advisors are ready to help you. They can answer your questions, help determine if you meet the basic qualifications and help you find an Inspire-trained doctor in your area when you’re ready to set up an initial consultation.
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2 Woodson et al., OTO-HNS 2018.
3 Franklin KA, Lindberg E. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in the population-a review on the epidemiology of sleep apnea. 7(8):1311-1322.
4 Huyett P, Suurna MV. Lateral Axillary Approach for Placement of the Fifth-Generation Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantable Pulse Generator. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 May 21. doi: 10.1002/ohn.1321. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40396442.| SLR Han, et al. Preliminary Results of a Next-Generation Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Poster - AASM 2025