Promising developments in migraine treatment
One new tool is a device called Mi-Helper. It uses dry air to cool the nasal passage and helps stop the activation of the part of the brain that is turned on during a migraine.
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1h agoThere are two developments in migraine treatment that will help bring relief to adults and children who suffer from debilitating headaches.
One new tool is a device called Mi-Helper. It uses dry air to cool the nasal passage and helps stop the activation of the part of the brain that is turned on during a migraine.
A recent study consisting of adult participants who have had multiple migraines found that in less than three hours, the device was able to treat 47% of people's pain.
Another treatment option that is being studied is Zonisamide. The medication is currently used to treat epilepsy by blocking the electrical signals in the brain that causes seizures.
Preliminary studies have shown it may also be able to significantly decrease the number of headache days per month for children and teens who have migraines.
Zonisamide will need to be further studied and receive approval by the FDA before it becomes available.
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