Medical Associates Clinic Now Offers Inspire® Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Medical Associates Clinic is now offering Inspire therapy—a long-term, mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have tried and struggled with CPAP.

OSA is the most common type of sleep apnea and affects roughly 30 million Americans, though only six million are diagnosed. It occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing repeated pauses in breathing. Over time, untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of serious health issues, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression.

OSA therapies like CPAP use a mask and a hose to deliver pressurized 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.

Inspire therapy has a proven safety record with 99.6% of Inspire implant procedures being successfully completed without any major complications, and 93% of patients recommend the therapy.

“We’re excited to offer Inspire therapy to patients who have been searching for another option,” said Charles Parker, MD, Otolaryngologist at Medical Associates Clinic. “For people who haven’t been able to tolerate CPAP, this therapy can be life-changing, helping them sleep better and feel better during the day."

To learn more about Inspire therapy, visit www.mahealthcare.com/health-services/ear-nose-throat/inspire-therapy.