Odors as triggering and worsening factors in migraine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2008.v16.8662Keywords:
Headache, Migraine disorders, OdorsAbstract
Objective. Triggering and worsening factors in migraine are important for the diagnosis of this condition. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of odors as triggering and worsening factors in migraine. Methods. Prospective study by means of questionnaire, assessing odors as triggering and/or worsening of attacks. Results. The evaluation of 198 migraneurs showed that 29% of them consider odors to be triggering factors for migraine, while 30% consider them to be a worsening factor for the intensity of their headache.
Conclusion. Although odors seem to be an important factor related to migraine, the study of their role is rare in the literature.
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