Treatment of headache disorders
US9579247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treatment of a headache disorder in a human subject is provided. The method includes a) selecting a treatment area in the nasal cavity of the human subject; b) providing a stimulation member arranged for vibration stimulation of the selected treatment area; c) introducing the stimulation member into a nasal cavity of the human subject; d) expanding the stimulation member to exert a pressure on tissue of the selected treatment area; and e) bringing the stimulation member to vibrate in the nasal cavity to impart vibrations to the selected treatment area.
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