title: Aeroionoprophylaxis of the recurrences of painful periods in gastroduodenal ulcers.
abstract: Prophylactic application (15-25 min/day for 10-15 days) of negative air ions in moderate concentrations (n- = 10,000 - 15,000; n+ under 1,000/ml air) was made in 28 young (students) outpatients suffering from gastroduodenal ulcer without a history of previous haemorrhages and who prior to aeroionotherapy had presented with recurrent painful crises (seasonally, or in periods of stress, work overpressure, examinations). Prophylactic treatment was applied with the view of preventing the painful period (tertiary prevention) and it was started about a month before the probable crisis. Air ions were produced by a corona-effect. Air ion concentrations were determined, with an Ebert-counter, at the respiration level of the exposed subjects. In 21 (75%) of the prophylactically treated patients the habitual painful crisis did not occur. These 21 patients, with favourable results were followed up the next one to two years, and the preventive treatment with air ions was applied again, a month before the winter examination session. In 15 of these patients the preventive treatment maintained its efficiency. No deterioration (painful crisis not within the usual period, or complications) occurred during the prophylactic air ion cure, or in the observation period.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Hygiene and Public Health, Medical Faculty, Department of Hygiene, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Deleanu
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000388:Air; D000838:Anions; D004386:Duodenum / Q000503:physiopathology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D013270:Stomach / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000838:Anions