Inspire Technology

Have you struggled with sleep apnea, restless nights, and a noisy CPAP machine that hasn’t helped? Baton Rouge General offers a mask-free solution for people with sleep apnea who have tried and struggled with CPAP. Inspire therapy uses a small device to send a signal to the nerve that controls your tongue and upper airway, tightening them while you sleep. Inspire improves airflow and reduces obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Inspire therapy system includes a small implant placed during a minor surgical procedure, a remote, and an easy-to-use app. It is also the only FDA-approved OSA therapy that works comfortably inside the body, Inspire allows you to control your treatment from the palm of your hand.

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Easily schedule an appointment online or call (225) 763-4500 to schedule with one of our sleep physicians who can help you decide if Inspire is the right choice for you. 

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Kyle Schwab, MD, DABSM

Sleep Medicine

BRG Select Provider

(225) 767-8550

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John Wood, MD

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) +2 more

BRG Select Provider

(225) 819-1181

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How Inspire Works

Inspire is an alternative to CPAP that keeps your airways open while you sleep. It's a small device that is placed during a simple, outpatient procedure. It works by activating the hypoglossal nerve that moves your tongue by pushing your tongue forward so it’s out of your airway when you breathe.

• Blocked Airway

  When we sleep, our airway muscles and tongue relax. For people with OSA, the tongue relaxes into a position that blocks the airway.

• Poor Sleep Quality

  When your airway is blocked you get less oxygen to your brain, triggering you to wake up to take a breath. This cycle happens repeatedly, preventing quality sleep.

• Inspire Solution

  The Inspire implant delivers gentle pulses that move your tongue out of the way each time you take a breath, keeping your airway open while you sleep soundly. No mask or hose required.

Inspire is a simple to use system that puts you in control of your therapy. 

Inspire Implant:

The Inspire implant keeps your airway open while you sleep, so you can breathe and sleep regularly. The implant is small and it delivers gentle pulses to your airway muscles to keep your airways open so you can breathe throughout your sleep.

The Remote:

The remote turns on your therapy when you’re ready to sleep. No mask or hose is required.

The App:

The Inspire app tracks your sleep goals and allows you to share data with your doctor.

Eligibility requirements

You may be a candidate for Inspire if:

• You are 18 years old or older.
• Have a BMI of 35 or less.
• Have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
• Have tried and struggled with CPAP.

Patient Outcomes

91%

of patients prefer Inspire to CPAP. 

90%

of partners report no snoring or soft snoring.

79%

reduction in sleep apnea events.

Ellen, Inspire Patient

James, Inspire Patient

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For more information on the Inspire therapy system fill out the form below and one of sleep experts will get back to you. 

 

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