title: [Electro-acupuncture in otolaryngology (author's transl)].
abstract: As an introduction to electro-acupuncture, the author discusses the basic theory of classical acupuncture as well as the therapeutic applications of low frequency positive or negative half-waves. Electro-therapy using specific points of acupuncture which refer to selected organs can now be carried out with a compact apparatus called ELBION. This instrument had originally been designed by the author for reliable and uncomplicated applications in oto-rhino-laryngology. ELBION thus permits the realization of a complete electro-acupuncture (EAP). Typical indications for EAP, as confirmed by the author, include influenzal anosmia, Bell's paralysis and central equilibrium disturbances of the neurovascular type. EAP serves as a most helpful additional treatment in cases of frontal sinusitis, various kinds of neuralgia, cervical otalgia, as well as sialoses of obscure or chronic genesis.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Elektro-Akupunktur im HNO-Fach.