CPAP vs. Inspire® Implant: Which Is Right for You?
Living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes repeated stops in your breathing during sleep, is an unnerving and exhausting experience. Luckily, OSA is very treatable. Most people are familiar with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, the standard treatment for sleep apnea. But CPAP isn’t the only option. The Inspire implant offers…
Am I a Candidate for Inspire®?
The average adult needs seven or more hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, not all sleep is created equal. For people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), their seven hours are characterized by repeated pauses in breathing. Even though they might not fully wake up, those pauses lead to fragmented, low-quality sleep and daytime exhaustion. Sleep…
How Do You Know If You Need a CPAP Machine?
Some people are reluctant to start using a CPAP machine, but this one change in your sleep habits can have a ripple effect to improve many other areas of your life. Before jumping to conclusions about whether or not you need a CPAP machine, it’s worth taking the time to talk to medical experts and…