Inspire Therapy at Tidewater Lung and Sleep Center
Breathe Easy at Night — Without a CPAP Mask
If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but can’t tolerate a CPAP machine, you’re not alone—and you have options. At Tidewater Lung and Sleep Center, we’re proud to offer Inspire® therapy, a mask-free solution now available to patients across the Hampton Roads area.
What Is Inspire Therapy?
Inspire is an innovative treatment for people with moderate to severe OSA who have struggled with CPAP. The system includes a small device implanted during a same-day outpatient procedure, plus a remote and a mobile app. Each night, the device gently stimulates key airway muscles to keep your breathing passages open—without a mask, hose, or machine.
How It Works
During sleep, the tongue and airway muscles naturally relax. In people with sleep apnea, this can cause the tongue to block the airway, disrupting breathing and causing frequent wake-ups.
Inspire therapy senses each breath and delivers gentle stimulation to move the tongue out of the way, keeping your airway open so you can sleep peacefully and breathe naturally—all night long.
Real Results from Real Patients
Inspire therapy is FDA-approved and backed by more than a decade of clinical research. Patients have experienced:
- 79% fewer sleep apnea events
- 90% of bed partners report little to no snoring
- 94% of users prefer Inspire over CPAP
- 91% patient satisfaction rate
Insurance Coverage
Inspire is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare, Tricare, VA benefits, and many commercial providers. To qualify, patients must:
- Be 18 or older
- Have a diagnosis of moderate to severe OSA
- Have tried and been unable to tolerate CPAP
Most insurers also consider body mass index (BMI) in coverage decisions. Inspire has been studied in patients with a BMI up to 40.
We encourage you to check with your insurance provider for coverage details.
Ready to learn more about whether Inspire is right for you?
Contact Tidewater Lung and Sleep Center today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward better sleep—without the mask.
