New Sleep Apnea Treatment Offers CPAP Alternative

Treatment TermsSleep disorders Overview People with obstructive sleep apnea who haven ’t found relief may benefit from a new pacemaker-like device that keeps the airway open during sleep. When other options have failed, “this treatment has allowed us to achieve a whole new level of success,” said Matthew Ellison, MD, an otolaryngologist at Duke, the first center in North Caroli na to implant the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator system. Content Blocks CTA ButtonSleep Disorders Treatment CTA Header Learn More About Hero Imageblog_sleepapnea_1932x862.jpg Preview Image Featured Doctors and Providers Matthew D. Ellison, MD Date UpdatedWednesday, October 16, 2019Display in Announcement Section:  Reviewer Matthew Ellison Archived Medically Reviewed DateThursday, October 17, 2019Thumbnail Image: Pin to Top of WiFi Page:  Related Locations Duke Sleep Disorders Center
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