Various aspects relate to an implantable device. Various device
embodiments include at least one sensor for use in detecting sleep
disordered breathing, a pulse generator adapted to deliver a first
electrical signal through at least one electrode to stimulate a neural
target, and a controller adapted to communicate with the at least one
sensor and with the pulse generator. The controller is adapted to detect
sleep disordered breathing using the at least one sensor and provide a
therapy for sleep disordered breathing in response to a detected apneic
event. The therapy for sleep disordered breathing is adapted to deliver
the first electrical signal through the at least one electrode to induce
a cough reflex to terminate the apneic event. Various embodiments
stimulate a superior laryngeal nerve, various embodiments stimulate a
recurrent laryngeal nerve, and various embodiments stimulate a vagus
nerve. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.