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Inspire therapy is a mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea who have tried and struggled with CPAP. Through a simple-to-use system including the Inspire implant, remote and app, Inspire therapy enables you to control your OSA treatment from the palm of your hand.
A hypoglossal nerve stimulator is an implantable device used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The device detects each breath and sends an electrical impulse to stimulate the nerves that move the tongue and open the airway while the person sleeps.
A sleep apnea implant is a device that helps you breathe during sleep. It’s also called a hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS) or upper airway stimulation device.
Upper airway stimulation therapy, a surgical solution for sleep apnea, involves the implantation of a device near the neck and chest that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve to keep the airway open during sleep, providing an alternative for those unable to tolerate CPAP or oral appliances. Read more industry news from the AASM.
Activation of the genioglossus muscle via stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve is a new approach for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In a 2014 study, stimulation was associated with a 68 percent reduction in the apnea-hypopnea index.
Inspire sleep apnea treatment addresses obstructive sleep apnea by stimulating airway muscles. The implanted device monitors breathing and delivers pulses to keep the tongue out of the airway. Inspire treatment is suitable for moderate to severe OSA cases that have not responded to other treatments.
New treatment options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are intolerant to positive airway pressure therapy. Mayo Clinic offers upper airway stimulation therapy, oral appliance therapy and the expertise of a sleep surgeon for patients who are positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy intolerant.