Inspire Therapy treats sleep apnea for those who find CPAP intolerable

A graphic shows where the Inspire device is placed in the body. The parts near the lungs detect when a patient is breathing and sends a signal to the electrode at the tongue. That portion of the device gives an electrical impulse to a nerve which prevents the tongue from blocking the airway.

The American Sleep Apnea Association says there are an estimated 22 million Americans with sleep apnea, a medical condition where the palate and uvula fall back against the throat and block the airway.

Out of those suffering from sleep apnea and getting treatment, 50 - 60 percent can’t tolerate CPAP machines, one of the most common and effective treatments for sleep apnea.

  
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