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If sleep apnea is causing you difficulty sleeping and CPAP has been ineffective, Inspire may be right for you. CEENTA is proud to offer this revolutionary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea performed by our trained sleep surgeons.
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Obstructive sleep apnea is not only a nuisance for yourself and your partner at nighttime, but it can also lead to significant long-term health issues when left untreated. To further treat our patients who have moderate-to-severe sleep apnea, CEENTA has partnered with Inspire to bring you a clinically-proven method for treating sleep apnea without relying on CPAP. Our Inspire-certified sleep surgeons receive extensive training for implanting the device and monitoring your progress as you rediscover what it means to have a full night of sleep.
Dr. Joshua Levine has been treating me for sleep apnea. CPAP wasn't working for me, but then I learned about Inspire.
Read About Keith's Experience with Inspire at CEENTA
Inspire is a well-tested, FDA-approved device that helps patients with obstructive sleep apnea and is an alternative to CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). The device is implanted into your body and opens your upper airway, allowing for easier breathing while you sleep.
When you are ready to sleep, simply click a button on a remote control to activate the device. While you sleep, the Inspire senses your breathing and sends a gentle pulse that moves your tongue and upper airway to keep you breathing freely. These pulses can be adjusted based on your comfort level to ensure that it does not prevent you from achieving full sleep. Inspire is implanted in a quick outpatient procedure. You and your doctor will then work to fine-tune your device to ensure the best outcomes.
The only external piece of Inspire is the small remote control. It does not require wearing a mask or bulky hoses, like a CPAP machine. The device is always with you, whether you are traveling in a plane, camping, or napping on the couch.
While most insurances cover Inspire, please check with your insurance company to ensure they would pay for your treatment.
The doctors at CEENTA can determine whether you are a candidate based on three typical criteria: 1) Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. 2) Weight below a certain Body Mass Index (BMI) and 3) A short, outpatient twilight procedure that shows the pattern of airway collapse during sleep. When these criteria are met, Inspire may be right for you. If not, other surgeries may be helpful for your sleep apnea as well.
Candidates who are suitable for the Inspire implant include those who are:
If you have another implanted device such as a pacemaker, it will not disqualify you from becoming a candidate for Inspire therapy. Your Inspire-trained provider will evaluate if the two devices could interact before deciding if this treatment is right for you.
Yes, up to 90% of bed partners have reported no snoring or soft snoring when their partners use Inspire.1
When your Inspire device is turned on, you may feel a gentle pulse that is not painful nor uncomfortable. This sensation is used to stimulate the airway and keep it open during sleep.
Inspire will not limit your routine activities once you are fully healed.
All patients with Inspire can receive diagnostic CT scans and x-rays anywhere in the body. Ultrasound images may be taken anywhere other than the implant sites, as ultrasonic scanning equipment may damage the device.
You are eligible for MRI scans provided your doctor's office follows specific conditions. When scheduling your MRI, please let your doctor's office know that you have a model 3028 Inspire implant and please bring your Inspire remove and ID care with you to your MRI appointment.
After receiving your implant, you will stay in a recovery room up to a few hours while you wake up. Most patients will be able to go home the same day.
Side effects during your recovery may include minor discomfort and swelling for a few days. Over-the-counter pain medications can help with these symptoms, and most patients can resume non-strenuous activity within a few days.
Recovery time will vary, but most patients will fully recover within a couple of weeks.
The Inspire Sleep Apnea Innovation has been covered in over 100 peer-reviewed publication as of October 2020. From these studies, notable outcomes have included:
We look forward to helping patients who are struggling with CPAP with this implantable technology. Our sleep specialists can consult with you to see if you are an ideal candidate for this procedure and explain its benefits for your sleep apnea.
1: Woodson et al., OTO-HNS 2018.2: Heiser et al., ERJ 2019.
