Question

A 35-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe unilateral periorbital headache lasting 45 minutes, associated with ipsilateral lacrimation and nasal congestion. Attacks occur nightly for several weeks, then remit. What is the most appropriate acute abortive treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask

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Oral paracetamol

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Oral sumatriptan

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Beta blocker prophylaxis

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Intravenous morphine

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of severe unilateral periorbital headache lasting 45 minutes, associated with ipsilateral lacrimation and nasal congestion. Attacks occur nightly for several weeks, then remit. What is the most appropriate acute abortive treatment?