METHACHOLINE-INDUCED HEADACHE

Authors
CARRATALA C GEA JG AGUAR MC GRAU S ESPADALERMEDINA JM BROQUETAS JM
Citation
C. Carratala et al., METHACHOLINE-INDUCED HEADACHE, Thorax, 50(3), 1995, pp. 319-319
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
Thorax → ACNP
ISSN journal
00406376
Volume
50
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
319 - 319
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-6376(1995)50:3<319:MH>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
A lung function technician developed episodes of headache, probably re lated to the use of methacholine. The headache disappeared with breath ing 100% oxygen. Cholinergic agents are known to induce headaches but the mechanism remains unclear. Vascular factors could be implicated.