According to new research, people who suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) who use nasal steroid sprays to control their stuffy noses may be increasing their risk of having a migraine. Scientists at the University of Prague found an unexpected cluster of 38 cases of migraine suspected to be related to the use of intranasal corticosteroids. The drugs used in these cases included fluticasone, beclomethasone, budesonide, mometasone, flunisolide, and triamcinolone.
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Corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory medicine. Corticosteroid overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than... Read more »
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DecongestantsDecongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in both pill and nasal spray forms. However, decongestants... Read more »
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AntihistaminesHistamine is one of the chemicals released when antibodies overreact to allergens. It is the cause of many symptoms of allergic... Read more »
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Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages, usually associated with watery nasal discharge and itching of the nose and eyes.Allergic... Read more »
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