Some patients may have secondary benefits or supplemental coverage that will offset their copay. Your Inspire therapy-trained doctor can help you through this process.

See how your sleep habits and environment measure up and gauge how adjusting behavior can improve sleep quality.

If your otolaryngologist recommends CPAP, you may be scheduled for a second sleep study during which you will be fitted for a mask and CPAP device.

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If we can get clear details on your particular concerns, we may be able to assist you in improving your sleep therapy.

Our testers fall into different categories based on body type, sleep position, and personal preferences. This level of diversity helps to ensure our product ratings are holistic and inclusive of all sleepers.

Most batteries last 8-11 years. The generator battery cannot be recharged, so once the battery runs out, you will need to have the generator replaced. This is a very common procedure with many surgical implants.

Lifestyle change including weight loss and exercise can help to improve sleep apnea and its related health problems.  Sleep positioning and oral appliances have also been found to be effective.

Smokers are more likely to snore and are at an increased risk of sleep-related breathing disorders like OSA when compared to nonsmokers.

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The ResMed AirMini is an FAA approved machine with a small design that’s perfect if you travel frequently. It also boasts other helpful features like an auto-ramp mode and a humidification system.

CPAP helps in achieving better V/Q matching and ensures maintenance of functional residual capacity. CPAP is not associated with adverse effects of invasive mechanical ventilation like excessive use of sedation and side effects of positive pressure ventilation (volutrauma and barotrauma).

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