Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition that disrupts sleep and can lead to serious health problems. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are a common treatment, but many people find them uncomfortable and difficult to use. Fortunately, there’s an alternative: Inspire therapy. And in Metro Atlanta, Dr. Emma West is one of the few ENT providers of this innovative treatment.
What is Inspire Therapy?
Inspire therapy is a mask-free solution for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea who have found CPAP therapy challenging. It’s a user-friendly system comprising an implant, a remote control, and a mobile app, empowering users to manage their OSA treatment effectively.
How Does Inspire Work?
The Inspire implant plays a crucial role in maintaining an open airway during sleep, promoting consistent breathing and restful sleep. Using the Inspire remote, users can effortlessly activate the therapy when they’re ready to sleep, eliminating the need for cumbersome masks or hoses. The accompanying Inspire app enables users to monitor their sleep goals and seamlessly share data with their healthcare providers.
Benefits of Inspire Therapy
- Improved Sleep Quality: By keeping the airway open, Inspire therapy promotes regular breathing and sound sleep.
- High Satisfaction: 96% of patients recommend Inspire therapy to others.
- Reduced Snoring: 90% of bed partners report no snoring or soft snoring.
- Effective Treatment: Inspire therapy results in a 79% reduction in sleep apnea events.
- Better than CPAP: 90% of patients find Inspire therapy superior to CPAP.
Who is a Good Candidate?
Inspire therapy is suitable for most individuals who have struggled with CPAP. It’s also FDA-approved for pediatric patients with Down syndrome.
Dr. Emma West: One of Metro Atlanta’s Exclusive Inspire Provider Among ENT’s
Residents of Metro Atlanta now have access to this life-changing treatment thanks to Dr. Emma West, M.D. Dr. West is one of the exclusive providers in the region offering Inspire therapy.
Dr. West’s impressive credentials speak to her commitment to patient care. Graduating summa cum laude from Georgia Tech with a degree in Biology, she continued her education at Mercer University, where she earned her medical degree and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Beta Kappa Honors Societies. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University where she worked with Dr. Ryan Nord, one of the country’s leading experts in sleep surgery and Inspire therapy.
A Woodstock, GA native, Dr. West is passionate about serving her community, specializing in conditions of the ear, nose, and throat for patients of all ages. Her particular interests include obstructive sleep apnea, sinonasal disease, and pediatrics. Patients under Dr. West’s care can expect comprehensive treatment and a focus on improving their overall well-being.
Dr. West’s dedication to her patients, combined with her expertise in Inspire therapy, offers a valuable resource for those seeking relief from OSA in the Metro Atlanta area.
