Each step in the Inspire® therapy process is important to be sure you receive the best
results from your therapy. Rest assured, we’re here to help you along the way.
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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.
Answer a simple questionnaire to find out if Inspire therapy may be right for you.
The airway exam is a simple routine checkup to confirm the Inspire implant will work for you. Your doctor will use a tiny camera to look inside your airway. It usually takes about 20 minutes. Most people feel little to no discomfort.
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Get the Inspire implant
The small Inspire® implant is placed near your collarbone during an approximately 90-minute outpatient procedure. After the safe procedure, most people take over-the-counter pain medication and, within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities.
The small Inspire® implant is placed near your collarbone during an approximately 90-minute outpatient procedure. After the safe procedure, most people take over-the-counter pain medication and, within a few days, can resume non-strenuous activities.
During a follow-up appointment, your doctor will turn on your Inspire therapy. You also will get your Inspire™ remote and learn how to use it. Your doctor will spend time walking you through your step-up plan. This step-up plan will help get you into the routine of turning on your device and help guide you to the right therapy level for you.
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Complete a follow-up sleep study
The final step in the Inspire therapy process is a follow-up sleep study to verify Inspire therapy is meeting your "sleep better" goals. Once you and your doctor determine the best Inspire therapy settings for you, the process is complete!
You’ll meet with your sleep doctor as needed – usually 1-2 times per year – for checkups.
Looking to connect?
To learn more about Inspire therapy and get insights on what to expect, connect with an Inspire Patient Ambassador.
1 Suurna [AH1] 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
