Life-changing device saves sleep apnea patient from near-death experience.
Idaho Falls resident Paul Lopez, who was diagnosed with sleep apnea, found relief with a new device called Inspire, which stimulates the tongue and palate to open up the airway. The device is a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. The medical procedure lasts about two hours and consists of one incision under the jaw where an electrode is placed. Lopez says there is a huge difference between his quality of life before and after Inspire.