Baptist Health UAMS Utilizes New Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Baptist Health UAMS Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Little Rock, Ark., is aiming to help patients struggling with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) get a good night sleep if they are unable to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. The clinic began offering Inspire therapy, a small implant that stimulates the airway muscles. Patients use a small handheld remote to turn the implant on before going to bed and off when they wake up.
OSA affects 22 million Americans, causing workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, and contributing to stroke and heart attacks. Using Inspire therapy has allowed UAMS patients to experience significant reductions in sleep apnea events and see improvements in their everyday quality of life.