Methacholine induced headache

A lung function technician developed episodes of headache, probably related to the use of methacholine. The headache disappeared with breathing 100% oxygen. Cholinergic agents are known to induce headaches but the mechanism remains unclear. Vascular factors could be implicated.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Thorax 1995-03, Vol.50 (3), p.319-319
Hauptverfasser:	Carratala, C, Gea, J G, Aguar, M C, Grau, S, Espadaler-Medina, J M, Broquetas, J M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Allied Health Personnel Biological and medical sciences Bronchial Provocation Tests Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment Female Headache - chemically induced Humans Medical sciences Methacholine Chloride - adverse effects Occupational Diseases - chemically induced Occupational Exposure - adverse effects Pharmacology. Drug treatments Toxicity: nervous system and muscle
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Zusammenfassung:	A lung function technician developed episodes of headache, probably related to the use of methacholine. The headache disappeared with breathing 100% oxygen. Cholinergic agents are known to induce headaches but the mechanism remains unclear. Vascular factors could be implicated.
ISSN:	0040-6376 1468-3296
DOI:	10.1136/thx.50.3.319