A 29-year-old has cluster headache features (severe unilateral orbital pain, lacrimation, nasal congestion). Best acute treatment?...

Question

A 29-year-old has cluster headache features (severe unilateral orbital pain, lacrimation, nasal congestion). Best acute treatment?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Paracetamol 1 g

Answer

Oral sumatriptan 50 mg

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Propranolol PRN

Answer

Ergotamine at home

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cluster Headache