Inspire is a sleep apnea treatment.
Inspire improves airflow and reducesobstructive sleep apnea.
This article will go over how Inspire treats sleep apnea.
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How Well Does Inspire Work?
Inspire is an effective treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Researchers have looked at a measure called the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) to see how well Inspire works.
For example, one study looked at 31 people using Inspire.
After 12 months, the average reduction in AHI for the patients was 29.3 to 9.0 events per hour.
Who Can Get Inspire for Sleep Apnea?
Inspire is approved for use by people:
What Is the Age Requirement for Inspire?
In 2020, the FDA lowered the minimum age requirement for Inspire to 18.
Who Cannot Get Inspire?
The first choice treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is usually CPAP.
see to it that you bring them up to your provider and that they address your concerns.
During the procedure, you will be given medications to make you unconscious and relax your muscles.
If it does, surgery for Inspire might not work.
Placement Surgery for Inspire
Inspire is put in during a same-day,outpatient procedure.
When it’s over, it’s possible for you to go home.
You probably won’t need any pain medication after the Inspire placement.
You will be able to eat your normal diet and do most of your regular activities.
Possible Complications of Inspire
There are a few potential complications of having Inspire placed.
For example, about 25% of patients felt modest pain and about one-third felt tongue discomfort or abrasion.
However, both of these side effects did not last long and got better without any more problems.
There have been other side effects and risks reported with the Inspire rig.
If you wake up at night, the machine can be paused.
It can also be set to turn off after eight hours.
How Much Does Inspire Cost?
The company that makes Inspire states that the treatment is covered by “most major insurance providers.”
Yourout-of-pocket costsfor the machine will depend on your insurance plan.
Can Inspire Be Removed?
There are also some situations where the gadget probably won’t help with symptoms.
If you have insurance, some of the costs for Inspire might be covered.
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