Good Rest Can't Wait
Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans, and when left untreated, can lead to serious health risks. Discover the facts.
Four Things to Know About Sleep Apnea
Explore key findings about sleep apnea and why getting the right care matters.
AMERICANS IN THE US HAVE SLEEP APNEA1
OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SLEEP APNEA AREN'T BEING TREATED2
OF AMERICANS ARE UNAWARE OF ALL TREATMENT OPTIONS2
OF PATIENTS WOULD CHOOSE INSPIRE THERAPY AGAIN3
How Many People Have It
About 54 million people in the United States1 are affected by sleep apnea, and this number is expected to grow 35% by the year 2050.4
Even more surprising, 80% of people with sleep apnea remain undiagnosed,5 meaning they may be living with symptoms without knowing the cause.
Know the Signs
By understanding how widespread sleep apnea is, you can help more people recognize symptoms and seek care earlier.
Why Treatment Matters
Sleep apnea doesn’t just make you tired, it can affect your long‑term health and daily life.
A survey completed by the National Sleep Foundation with support from Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. found that nearly 1 in 3 people diagnosed with sleep apnea are not receiving treatment2, which puts them at higher risk for serious health concerns like Type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart attack, depression, and a shorter life span. Since obstructive sleep apnea blocks the airway repeatedly during sleep, the brain gets less oxygen and forces the body to wake up to breathe. Over time, this lack of quality sleep can take a big toll.
Leaving sleep apnea untreated can have a negative effect on your relationships, too. A survey of bedpartners of individuals diagnosed with sleep apnea found that 8 in 10 couples who sleep apart because of sleep apnea wish they could share a bed again.6
What Treatment Options Exist
There are several ways to treat sleep apnea, but many people don’t know all the choices available.
78% of Americans aren’t aware of all treatment options,7 and while most people know about CPAP, over 40% did not know about other options like lifestyle changes, implantable devices (like Inspire® therapy), or oral appliances.2
Why People Choose Inspire Therapy
When CPAP doesn't work, Inspire therapy offers a proven, long-term alternative that's been chosen by providers and patients for over a decade. It also requires the least daily maintenance compared to other similar sleep apnea treatments.8
People using Inspire therapy experienced many important benefits.
92% of patients say they would choose Inspire® therapy again.3
9 out of 10 bed partners said their sleep didn't suffer from their partner using an implantable device (like Inspire therapy).6
People with Inspire therapy use it consistently night-after-night and prefer it over other sleep apnea treatments they’ve tried.9
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