What is Inspire® Therapy?
Inspire therapy is a long-term, mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have tried and struggled with CPAP.
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea and affects roughly 30 million Americans, but only six million are diagnosed. It occurs when the tongue relaxes back into your airway while you sleep which causes your airway to close. This causes you to wake up and gasp for air.
Through a simple-to-use system including the Inspire® implant, Inspire™ remote and Inspire® app, Inspire therapy enables you to control your OSA treatment from the palm of your hand.
How Does Inspire Therapy Work?
OSA therapies like CPAP use a mask and hose to force air through your airway. Inspire therapy works comfortably inside your body and syncs with your natural breathing pattern.
Then, it uses gentle pulses to move your tongue forward to keep your airway open. When your airway is open, you’re able to breathe regularly and sleep better. No mask or hose needed.
Simply use the small handheld Inspire™ remote to turn your therapy on when you’re ready to sleep!
Is Inspire Therapy Right For You?
To be a candidate for Inspire therapy, you must meet the following FDA indications:
- Age 18 or older
- Diagnosed with moderate to severe OSA
- Have tried and struggled with CPAP
Get Started!
The first step is to schedule a consultation with our expert Otolaryngologist, Dr. John Ruth, who will discuss your needs, provide details on Inspire therapy and answer any questions you may have.
Dr. Ruth sees patients at the Caldwell Medical ENT Clinic.
Call 270-365-9599 to schedule your consultation today!
Our Provider
John Ruth, MD
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Ruth is a magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University. He also graduated from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at John Hopkins Hospital, where he was the chief resident of the Department of Otolaryngology & Head + Neck Surgery.
He practices the full breadth of Otolaryngology and is an Inspire Therapy trained physician skilled in the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of the Inspire system.