Ozone therapy

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Modern therapeutic method of naturopathy, in which freshly produced ozone (O3) in a mixture with oxygen is applied to the skin intramuscularly, intravascularly or locally. This method has not yet been scientifically proven. Ozone is produced from pure oxygen (O2) using high voltage (up to 14000 V).

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Oxidizing, bleaching and disinfecting agents. Ozone has an antiphlogistic effect, promotes blood circulation and optimises the metabolic situation.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Rheumatological diseases, migraine, also adjuvant in tumor patients. Dermatological indications are radioderm, allergies, especially atopic dermatitis, AVK and ulcus cruris.

ImplementationThis section has been translated automatically.

  • External: mixture of 5% ozone and 95% oxygen.
  • I.v.: mixture of 0,05% ozone and 99,95% oxygen.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Bleeding, pregnancy, epilepsy, hyperthyreosis, acute cardiovascular diseases such as infarction.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer