Inspire therapy works inside the body. The small Inspire® implant is placed during a same-day, outpatient procedure. Once healed, the patient will use a small handheld Inspire™ remote to turn the therapy on and off.
Apply a Wet Compress: A warm compress opens up the tear ducts and encourages your eyes to lubricate themselves. Cold compresses have also been shown to have similar effects to artificial tears.
Medical history: People with medical conditions that impede neurological control of the upper airway aren’t eligible to use Inspire.
Some CPAP units even adjust automatically to patterns in your breathing, increasing or decreasing air pressure throughout the night as needed.
The Inspire implant keeps your airway open while you sleep, so you can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.
You may notice acne or pimples along the area where your mask is worn—especially if your skin is prone to breakouts—due to your facial oils building up under your mask.
Medications to treat contributing conditions such as rhinitis or hypothyroidism can also be of use. Simpler modifications to the CPAP system such as implementation of a chin strap may also be beneficial (34). In addition, patients with nasal congestion may benefit from the use of the full face mask system. Humidification of the CPAP system may also be beneficial although research has been conflicting in this regard, with more recent reports suggesting no positive impact on compliance but an improvement in the overall side effect profile, particularly nasal symptoms (35,36).
Keep Your Sinuses Clear: If your headaches are caused by sinus irritation or inflammation, rinsing your sinuses or using a nasal spray may give you some relief.
The Inspire SleepSync platform is a connected patient management system designed to improve the Inspire therapy experience for patients and providers. The Inspire SleepSync platform enables wireless and automatic implant monitoring, efficient care coordination, and dynamic patient engagement.
Instead, it’s best to place a couple of drops on a small cotton pad and place it in front of your machine’s air intake/filter.
PAP failure is defined as an inability to eliminate OSA (AHI of greater than 15 despite PAP usage), and PAP intolerance is defined as:
The oral appliance adjusts the position of the jaw or tongue during sleep, keeping everything forward so that it’s less likely that the soft tissues at the back of the throat will interfere with the airway opening. In contrast, a CPAP mask forces air into the airway in order to keep it open.
No doubt, these issues can be uncomfortable and are often frustrating to deal with. Unfortunately, these side effects can also lead some people to quit sleep apnea treatment altogether.
Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea, your doctor may website first focus on addressing risk factors. Losing weight and making certain lifestyle changes, like reducing alcohol intake, can help control obstructive sleep apnea. Your doctor may also recommend a noninvasive method such as a sleep apnea oral appliance to keep your upper airway from closing during sleep.