The relationship between migraine and atopic disorders-the contribution of pulmonary function tests and immunological screening.
Cephalalgia
; 26(2): 172-9, 2006 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
This cross-sectional clinical study was conducted in order to explore the relationship between atopic disorders and migraine. We evaluated 186 consecutive patients with migraine. Patients with a history of atopic disorders were compared with the others during headache-free intervals, for their headache characteristics, pulmonary test (PFT) performances and immunological screenings, through appropriate statistical methods. Of the patients with migraine, 77 (41.4%) reported at least one atopic disorder. PFT screening showed a general decreased pulmonary capacity and an important correlation between a positive history of atopic disorders and both increased eosinophil and IgE levels in headache-free periods. It should be discussed whether screening with PFT or immunological tests helps in early detection of progressive lung disease which might develop in these patients.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pruebas de Función Respiratoria
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Asma
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Monitorización Inmunológica
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Trastornos Migrañosos
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cephalalgia
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía