| abstract |
Systems and methods for applying ultrasonic energy to the thoracic cavity and other parts of the body. The system and method provide an ultrasonic energy applicator (18) with an ultrasonic transducer (38) mounted on a housing (40) for generating ultrasonic energy at a specified basic treatment frequency that is within a basic treatment frequency range. ). An ultrasonic coupling (48) is mounted on the housing and is adapted to contact the skin during use. The housing is sized to be placed in acoustic contact with the rib cage. |