A 41-year-old man presents with recurrent severe unilateral periorbital headaches lasting 45 minutes with autonomic features (lacrimation, nasal conge...

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A 41-year-old man presents with recurrent severe unilateral periorbital headaches lasting 45 minutes with autonomic features (lacrimation, nasal congestion) occurring nightly for 2 weeks. What is the most appropriate acute treatment?

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High-flow 100% oxygen via non-rebreather mask and subcutaneous or intranasal triptan

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Oral acetaminophen

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Low-dose amitriptyline

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Opioids

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Antihistamines

ca-rcpsc-im MCQ (SBA): Cluster headache

A 41-year-old man presents with recurrent severe unilateral periorbital headaches lasting 45 minutes with autonomic features (lacrimation, nasal congestion) occurring nightly for 2 weeks. What is the most appropriate acute treatment?