v3.19.1
Document and Entity Information Document - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
May 06, 2019
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 Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   41,264,422
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Ex Transition Period true