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FAQs

How much does the inspire implant cost? ›

The Inspire sleep apnea implant costs about $30,000–$40,000 for the device and surgery, keeping in mind, doctors may charge different amounts for surgical procedures. This price does not include any potential insurance coverage.

With PAP therapy, you wear a mask during sleep. A portable machine gently blows pressurized room air from into your upper airway through a tube connected to the mask. This positive airflow helps keep the airway open, preventing the collapse that occurs during apnea, thus allowing normal breathing.

Apnimed is a company that's developed a new oral drug for sleep apnea – currently called AD109. AD109 combines the drugs aroxybutynin and atomoxetine. Aroxybutynin is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, while atomoxetine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Once the therapy is turned on, some patients may experience discomfort from stimulation, tongue abrasion, mouth dryness, and discomfort from the presence of the device. The majority of these events are resolved either on their own, with medication, or by adjusting the therapy settings.

If you meet the FDA indications for Inspire therapy and your BMI is between 32-40*, it's likely your insurance will pay for Inspire therapy. This may or may not require a prior authorization process that your clinic and/or the Inspire team can conveniently manage for you.

90% of recipients have stopped snoring. 79% have fewer sleep apnea events. 94% are satisfied with the results – less daytime fatigue and fewer associated medical issues. 96% say Inspire is better than CPAP.

CPAP therapy is an effective treatment option, but it may not be right for everyone. APAP, BiPAP, and EPAP therapies are other devices to consider. Alternative therapies, like surgery or oral appliances, and lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercise, and physical or positional therapy can also ease OSA symptoms.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

A tube connects the machine to a mask that covers the sleeper's mouth, nose, or both. Then, the CPAP machine blows air into the sleeper's airway, which helps keep it open during sleep. CPAP is considered the most effective OSA treatment, but it must be used nightly.

Unfortunately, we can't really call sleep apnea treatments like positive airway pressure (PAP) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) sleep apnea cures. They usually work very well in eliminating sleep apnea symptoms, but they're a means of treating and living with the condition, not of getting rid of it.

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What is the limitless drug for sleep apnea? ›

Modafinil, sold under the brand name Provigil among others, is a wakefulness-promoting medication used primarily to treat narcolepsy. Modafinil is also approved for stimulating wakefulness in people with sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder.

The study has shown that tirzepatide can dramatically reduce the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) by up to 63%. This index measures the severity of sleep apnea by recording the number of times breathing is partially or completely blocked during sleep.

Contraindications for the use of Inspire implant include the following: Central + mixed apneas >25% of the total apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) Any anatomical finding that would compromise the performance of upper airway stimulation, such as the presence of complete concentric collapse of the soft palate.

We invented a micro-CPAP device that has no hoses, no cords, and no mask. And we did it because too many people have sleep apnea, and too many of those don't wear their CPAP masks.

If you and your doctor can demonstrate that you meet all of the criteria, Inspire is considered medically necessary, so Medicare will cover it.

The battery in Inspire is designed to last for approximately 11 years. Once it is running low, it is replaced during a simple outpatient procedure. How long is the recovery time after surgery? Recovery time after surgery will vary.

The procedure to implant Inspire is typically an outpatient procedure lasting about 3 hours. For some special circumstances, your physician may recommend a single night stay in the hospital. Pain after the procedure varies but for most patients is not severe.

Additionally, people who are extremely overweight tend to have excess fatty tissue in the neck are that pushes in on the upper airway even with the Inspire stimulation. If you are not sure of your BMI, use the calculator at the end of this page.

Inspire therapy has been clinically tested for people with a body mass index (BMI) up to 40. Over 90% ¹ of U.S. adults are within this range. Most insurance policies have a BMI policy in place for Inspire therapy coverage. Talk to your provider or Inspire therapy-trained doctor for more information.