Osmophobia in primary headache patients: associated symptoms and response to preventive treatments

ConclusionsWhile the present study confirmed prevalence of osmophobia in migraine patients, it also indicated its presence among chronic tension type headache cases, marking those with chronic headache and anxiety.Osmophobia was associated to symptoms of central sensitization, as allodynia. It was not relevant to predict migraine evolution after first line preventive approach.
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - Category: Neurology Source Type: research