METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING COMPLEX TREATMENT OF CHRONIC FUNCTIONAL VOICE DISORDERS Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC A61H39/08 A61H1/00 

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: method involves applying acupuncture to points Vc23,Vc22, Gi4 and phonopedic breathing exercises. The points of E9, E10, P6, AP15 and AP51 are3 additionally treated. Hypofunction state being detected, the acupuncture treatment is carried out 15 min long in stimulating mode in symmetric positions on both sides. The patient does phonopedic breathing exercises at the same time. The needles are removed at exhalation stage, pierce place is covered with cotton wool wad and treated with massage during 2-3 s. Hyperfunction state being detected, the acupuncture treatment is carried out 30 min long in inhibiting mode. The needles are removed at inhalation stage, pierce place is left open and then the patient does phonopedic breathing exercises. The total treatment course is 7-10 days long. The patient does phonopedic breathing exercises in addition 6 times a day during 4 weeks. Thyroid gland function disorders being found, AP22 point is additionally treated. Neurosis being found, AP100 point is additionally treated.

EFFECT: improved voice stability under prolonged speech loading.

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