v3.8.0.1
Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Mar. 01, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name OptiNose, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001494650    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   37,865,740  
Entity Public Float     $ 0
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes