Allergy and migraine: is there a connection?
Title
Allergy and migraine: is there a connection?
Creator
Mehle Mark E
Publisher
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery
Date
2008
2008-06
Description
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In the last 10 years, otolaryngologists and allergists have become increasingly aware of migraine headaches in their practices. This is partially due to a better understanding of the high incidence of migraine and a realization that the majority of patients presenting as 'sinus headache' are actually suffering from migraine headaches. Considering that the incidence of migraine is approximately 20% in women and 6% in men and that 10-30% of people have allergies (US Department of Health and Human Services. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment No. 54; May 2002. AHRQ Publication No. 02-E024. pp.
Subject
Diagnosis; Differential; Humans; Hypersensitivity/*complications; Migraine Disorders/diagnosis/*etiology
Identifier
Rights
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Citation
Mehle Mark E, “Allergy and migraine: is there a connection?,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 26, 2025, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/4375.