About Inspire medical systems
Inspire Medical Systems: Revolutionizing Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, which can lead to a host of health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Traditional treatment for sleep apnea involves the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines that require patients to wear masks and hoses while they sleep. However, many patients find this treatment uncomfortable and difficult to adhere to.
Enter Inspire Medical Systems - a company that has developed an innovative solution for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that works inside the body without the need for masks or hoses. The Inspire system is the only FDA-approved implantable device for OSA treatment.
How does it work?
The Inspire system consists of three components: a small generator implanted under the skin in the upper chest area, a breathing sensor lead placed between two ribs, and a stimulation lead placed alongside the hypoglossal nerve in the neck. The hypoglossal nerve controls tongue movement during speech and swallowing.
During sleep, when OSA occurs due to relaxation of muscles at the back of your throat causing blockage in your airway passage; The breathing sensor detects when you inhale and exhale then sends signals to stimulate your hypoglossal nerve which moves your tongue forward opening up your airway passage allowing you breathe normally again.
The entire process is controlled by an external remote control that allows patients to turn on or off their device before going to bed or waking up.
Why choose Inspire?
Unlike CPAP machines which require constant use every night; with Inspire therapy you only need it when sleeping so there's no need for daily maintenance like cleaning equipment etc., making it more convenient than traditional treatments.
Moreover, clinical studies have shown that patients who use Inspire experience significant improvements in their quality of life compared with those who use CPAP machines alone. Patients report better overall health outcomes including improved daytime alertness & energy levels; reduced snoring & less interruptions during their night's rest; improved mood & mental clarity throughout day-to-day activities.
Inspiring innovation
Inspire Medical Systems was founded in 2007 by Drs Timothy Acker and Peter Eastwood who recognized an unmet need among OSA sufferers for more effective treatments than what was currently available on market at time.
Since then they have been working tirelessly with team members from various fields such as engineering design teams developing new technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions like implantable devices such as inspire therapy system mentioned above.
Their dedication has led them towards achieving FDA approval status making them one-of-a-kind company offering unique solutions within medical industry today!
Conclusion
If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea but find traditional treatments like CPAP machines uncomfortable or inconvenient then consider trying out inspire therapy offered by inspire medical systems.
With its unique approach towards treating OSA using implantable devices rather than external equipment like masks/hoses etc., this revolutionary technology could be just what you've been looking for!