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Migraine-Related Aural Fullness: A Potential Clinical Entity
Omid Moshtaghi1, Yaser Ghavami1, Hossein Mahboubi1
11 Division of Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California, USA.
This study suggests a link between prolonged aural fullness and migraine. Treating migraine with lifestyle changes and medication significantly improved ear fullness symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Isolated, prolonged aural fullness (AF) is a challenging clinical presentation.
- The relationship between persistent AF and migraine requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical characteristics of isolated, prolonged AF.
- To explore the potential association between AF and migraine.
Main Methods:
- A case series of patients with isolated, persistent AF (≥6 months) after excluding other causes.
- Intervention included migraine-specific dietary/lifestyle changes and prophylactic medication.
- Outcomes assessed using Visual Analog Scale for AF sensation and quality of life questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Eleven patients (mean age 52) were included.
- 54% met International Headache Society criteria for migraine.
- Significant improvements in AF sensation (P < .001) and quality of life (P < .001) were observed.
Conclusions:
- Migraine management strategies led to significant improvement in isolated, prolonged AF.
- These findings suggest a potential etiological link between migraine and prolonged aural fullness.
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