How Inspire Therapy Improves Sleep Apnea Care for Patients

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can affect many parts of your health. It can cause daytime tiredness, mood changes, and increase your risk for heart disease and other serious problems. If you have trouble using a CPAP machine or are looking for another option, Inspire therapy may help. 

Inspire therapy offers a patient-focused way to treat sleep apnea, with better support and faster care. Here’s how it works and why it matters for patients like you. 

What Is Inspire Therapy? 

Inspire therapy is a small device placed in the body that helps keep your airway open while you sleep. It is an option for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea who cannot use or tolerate a CPAP machine. 

Instead of using a mask to push air into your nose, Inspire gently stimulates a nerve that controls your airway. This helps you breathe more normally and sleep better through the night. 

1. Personalized Guidance Through Every Step 

Many patients find sleep apnea treatment confusing and stressful. It often includes referrals, testing, insurance approvals, and follow-up visits. CoxHealth helps make this process easier by assigning a sleep care navigator to guide you. 

Your sleep care navigator can: 

• Help schedule tests and appointments
• Coordinate care with your primary care provider
• Explain what to expect before and after the procedure
• Teach you how to use your Inspire remote 

Having one person to guide you helps reduce stress and keeps you from feeling overwhelmed. 

2. Faster Testing and Quicker Answers 

Before Inspire therapy can be approved, patients need a special test called a Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE). This test allows doctors to look at your airway while you sleep to see if Inspire is a good fit for you. 

CoxHealth helps patients get this testing sooner by: 

• Working closely between sleep medicine and ear, nose, and throat teams
• Offering more testing appointments
• Reducing wait times between visits and treatment 

This means you can move forward faster and start feeling better sooner. 

3. A Team Dedicated to Your Experience 

CoxHealth has a dedicated clinical lead who works only with Inspire therapy patients. This provider helps make sure your care stays on track by: 

• Making sure you understand your treatment plan
• Helping with scheduling and follow-up care
• Managing insurance approval
• Providing support after the device is placed 

You are never left to figure things out on your own. 

4. Teamwork That Keeps You at the Center 

Doctors and providers from sleep medicine and ear, nose, and throat meet regularly to review how the Inspire program is working. They look for ways to improve care, shorten wait times, and make the process smoother for patients. 

This teamwork helps keep patients at the center of every decision. 

What Results Can Patients Expect? 

Results vary for each person, but many patients experience: 

• Better sleep and breathing
• More energy during the day
• A smoother and more supportive care experience 

Patients are also more likely to complete treatment when they have clear guidance and ongoing support. 

Is Inspire Therapy Right for You? 

Inspire therapy is not right for everyone. Your doctor will review your sleep study results, health history, and airway testing to see if you qualify. If CPAP has not worked for you or you are looking for a long-term option, Inspire therapy may be worth exploring. 

Talk to your health care provider or call the Inspire Digital Scheduling Team at 844-759-0163 to schedule a consultation or learn more.