Office management of benign headache. The science and the art.
Headache management requires a comprehensive strategy that includes accurate diagnosis, reassurance and education of the patient, nonpharmacologic methods of preventing attacks, and appropriate use of prophylactic and abortive medications. Personal input from the physician and judicious selection of headache medications are crucial. Implementation of such a strategy gives patients greater ability to control and cope with their headaches.
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Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004879:Ergotamines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D000700:Analgesics; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004879:Ergotamines