Jazwick Performs First Inspire V™ Implant Procedure to Treat Sleep Apnea

Amber Citta and Dr. Lauren Jazwick

Dr. Lauren Jazwick, an otolaryngologist at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, has completed the first procedure with the latest generation of Inspire® therapy, the Inspire V™ System at Columbus Community Hospital. She is the fourth ear, nose and throat doctor in the state of Nebraska to use the technology.

“I am thankful that patients with sleep apnea have better treatment options,” said Jazwick, who performed the procedure with a team of hospital surgical staff. “I’m proud to be part of a medical community that strives for innovation.”

There are several different approaches to treating sleep apnea that include surgical procedures and oral appliances. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), for example, requires the use of a mask and hose to blow air into a person’s airway. It works for many people, but not for everyone, which is why Inspire may be a welcome alternative.

Inspire therapy is an easy-to-use, mask-free solution for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have tried and struggled with CPAP. Inspire therapy syncs with your natural breathing pattern and works comfortably inside your body to keep your airway open while you sleep.

The Inspire V System is an innovative advancement in Inspire therapy, designed for a more simplified procedure. With a new integrated respiratory sensor, the Inspire V System eliminates the need for doctors to place a separate sensing lead, and instead allows the respiratory sensing to occur inside the implant.

For more information about this alternative to CPAP, contact Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic at 402-562-4720, or visit columbushosp.org.