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Migraine And Allergies
Winter offers a respite for some migraine sufferers, and now doctors may have found the reason. According to Dr. Min Ku, an allergist, people who have nasal allergies are 14.3 times more likely to have migraines than people without nasal allergies. Ku says that histamine released during allergic reactions cause blood vessels swell up and stretch, causing the headaches.
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