Abstract: A device for vibrational stimulation of body tissue in body cavities which are difficult to access, particularly in the nasal cavity or intestine, is disclosed. The device is comprising expandable stimulation means which can be introduced via a body opening into a body cavity. In an expanded state of the device, the stimulation means abuts against the body tissue within the body cavity. To accomplish vibrational stimulation, the stimulation means is brought to vibrate at a frequency of 1-5000 Hz within the body cavity. There is also disclosed a method for vibrational stimulation of body tissue in a body cavity, particularly in the nasal cavity or intestine, of a patient.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for testing tactile sensitivity of tissue, such as nasal mucosa, comprising an elongated portion to which there is attached a thread. The thread is adapted to be brought into contact with the tissue to be tested, wherein the thread is curved or otherwise bent so as to define a lateral contact point away from the axis of the elongated portion. Preferably, the thread is axially attached to the elongated portion, and exhibits a curvature or bent to define a lateral contact point about 10 mm or less away from the axis of the elongated portion.