Battery-powered buzzer could be the trick to stopping your partner’s snoring

Is your snoring partner keeping you up at night?

This battery-operated Somnibel device could be a game-changer.

The tiny gadget is attached to the forehead to prevent any nasal noises in the night.

And according to scientists, it’s effective in helping those with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Research found the nifty product helped to reduce symptoms by a third.

Unlike other products on the market, such as mouth-guards, Somnibel isn’t intrusive.

It’s as small as a plaster and weighs just 14 grams, so it shouldn’t bother users too much in the night.

The gadget relies on an accelerometer to work.

This technology monitors movement, so can tell which position wearers are sleeping in.

When a wearer moves onto their back for more than 30 seconds, the device vibrates.

This encourages them to move back to their side, which is a position that snoring is less likely to occur.

Scientists at Araba University Hospital recently tested the product on 12 patients.

They found a 31% drop in apnoeas – and therefore an improvement in the amount of snoring.

As the study was a pretty small one, more research must be carried out.

When further testing takes place, experts will have a better gage on how effective the gadget is.

If snoring is having a big impact on your life, seek the advice of your GP.

In some cases, sleep apnoea can be serious if it remains untreated.

Snorers should make lifestyle changes to prevent bedtime disruption, the NHS says.

The website recommends:

– Quitting smoking

– Cutting back on alcohol

– Swerving sleeping pills

– Losing weight if you’re overweight