Anti-snoring device

A tiny box implanted in the chest can be a revolutionary solution for snoring people, who are the nightmare of their mates, and even the culprit of many divorces.

The noise from the snoring husbands often makes the wives float. Photo: DailyMail.

The device - called the Apnex system, is just a small matchbox - works by stimulating the muscles responsible for keeping the airways cool while sleeping.

The Apnex system is so advanced that it is programmed to pop up when the owner's bedtime comes in and turn off when they wake up, DailyMail said.

Patients also have a handheld device to control this box, in case they decide to sleep late or stay up all night.

Although the Apnex system is still in beta, it has the potential to help thousands of people avoid sleep apnea - a condition associated with snoring.

There have been many solutions to previous snoring, such as masking to increase the pressure of inhaled airflow. This solution works, but many people find it cumbersome, and must wear it all night. Another device is special teeth splinters, which are worn at bedtime as a protective gutter.

Compared with the above, the Apnex system may be the better solution. It will be implanted underneath the collarbone in the right half of the body. The poles are connected to the muscles in the chest. Their task is to monitor the breathing, and send signals to stimulate the airway muscles.

Tests are underway in the US and Australia, and the device may be available in the UK within the next three years.