August 5, 2024
Coryell Health is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, August 15 with Dr. Bradford Holland presenting a Coryell Community Health Talk on Inspire, the only FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea therapy that works inside your body to treat the root causes of sleep apnea. If you or a loved one struggles with sleep apnea and CPAP hasn’t worked, register now for the free seminar including a delicious lunch served by Luby’s!
The Coryell Community Health Talk will be held on the second floor of Coryell Health Hospital. For individuals who can’t make the in-person event, tune in virtually on August 22nd at 5:30 p.m.
Space is limited. Register NOW for either FREE event here:
https://coryellhealth.org/lunch-and-learn/
“In our practice we see many patients who have stopped using or are unable to tolerate CPAP,” said Dr. Bradford Holland, MD, ENT at Coryell Health. “Inspire represents a significant advancement in treating sleep apnea. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events, has a high level of patient satisfaction and a high therapy adherence. We are excited to offer this promising therapy at Coryell Health to sleep apnea patients who struggle with CPAP related issues.”
KEY INSPIRE TAKEAWAYS:
- Inspire sleep apnea treatment addresses obstructive sleep apnea by stimulating airway muscles.
- The implanted device monitors breathing and delivers pulses to keep the tongue out of the airway.
- Inspire treatment is suitable for moderate to severe OSA cases that have not responded to other treatments.
- The treatment involves surgery and should be evaluated by healthcare professionals.
MORE ABOUT INSPIRE:
Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment opens your airway by moving your tongue forward inside your mouth so that it doesn’t block your breathing passages. The device consists of three major components: a monitor that measures your breathing, a nerve stimulator that adjusts your tongue placement, and a remote.
Before going to sleep, you turn on your device with the remote. Once activated, the device implanted in your upper chest begins to monitor your breathing. The device communicates with the nerve stimulator located under your chin each time you take a breath, and the stimulator sends a gentle pulse to the nerve that controls your tongue’s motor function. The stimulation causes your tongue to move toward the front of your mouth, clearing up more space for air to pass.
Because the treatment makes it easier to breathe, you’re less likely to snore, stop breathing, gasp, or choke. This increases your overall sleep quality. Users report noticing the pulsing sensation beneath their chins while awake but not after falling asleep. The stimulation should not be uncomfortable or painful, though it is noticeable. You should not feel discomfort related to the device in your chest.
Interested in options to learn more?
Attend the Coryell Community Health Talk
Visit Inspire.com
Download the Inspire Patient Education Booklet
Call Coryell Health Medical Clinic (254) 865-2166
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