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Inspire implant
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Inspire is an FDA-approved hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea in CPAP-intolerant patients; reduces apneic episodes but requires surgery and has limitations.
“It requires surgery. It requires follow-up programming. It's not for everyone.
TD▶ 47:50CaveatsBMI restrictions; expensive; insurance coverage iffy; infection/discomfort/malfunction risksCertaintyhedgedmild caution