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Association between migraine and asthma: matched case-control study.

Gail Davey1, Philip Sedgwick, Will Maier

  • 1Department of Public Health Sciences, St George's Hospital Medical School, London.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|September 19, 2002
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This study found a significant association between migraine and asthma in the UK. The findings suggest a potential link between these conditions, warranting further investigation into shared disease mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pulmonology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Previous research indicates a possible link between asthma and severe headaches, as well as migraine and wheezing.
  • Recent analyses suggest an increased incidence of asthma in individuals with a history of migraine but without allergic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between migraine and asthma within the United Kingdom population.

Main Methods:

  • A matched case-control study was conducted using the General Practice Research Database (GPRD).
  • Data from 5,110,619 patients across UK general practices were analyzed.
  • 64,678 case-control pairs were compared for the prevalence of asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Main Results:

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  • A higher relative risk of asthma was observed in patients with migraine (RR=1.59 for definite cases).
  • Migraine patients also showed increased risks for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory symptoms, eczema, and hay fever.
  • The association between migraine and asthma was stronger in individuals without a hay fever diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides evidence supporting an association between migraine and asthma.
  • Potential confounding factors like frequent general practice attendance were noted.
  • Further research into shared disease mechanisms could enhance understanding of both conditions.