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Brian E McGeeney1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. bmcg@bu.edu

The Journal of Headache and Pain
|December 7, 2006
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A rare case of Valsalva-induced cluster headache is presented. These headaches are triggered solely by straining, coughing, or sneezing, mimicking features of both cough and cluster headaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Cluster headache is a primary headache disorder characterized by severe unilateral pain.
  • Valsalva-induced headaches, including cough headache, are triggered by increased intracranial pressure from maneuvers like straining.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with cluster headache attacks exclusively triggered by Valsalva maneuvers (coughing, sneezing, straining).
  • These attacks occurred multiple times weekly and were not provoked by physical exertion.

Findings:

  • This case highlights a specific subtype of cluster headache linked directly to Valsalva maneuvers.
  • The patient's presentation shares characteristics with both classic cluster headache and cough headache.

Implications:

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  • Recognizing Valsalva-induced cluster headache is crucial for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
  • Further research into the pathophysiology of Valsalva-induced headaches may reveal new therapeutic strategies.