Migraine Treatment

Articles tagged with "Migraine Treatment".

At-Home Intranasal Evaporative Cooling for Migraine: Feasibility Study

Tags: Migraine Treatment, Cold Therapy, Home Healthcare, Self-Management

January 12, 2026

Is at-home intranasal evaporative cooling feasible and effective for migraine self-management?

Yes, at-home intranasal evaporative cooling demonstrates excellent feasibility with 85-90% patient adherence rates and maintains clinical effectiveness with 45-55% pain reduction when used for migraine self-management.

This feasibility study examined whether patients could effectively use intranasal evaporative cooling devices at home for acute migraine treatment. The research addresses critical questions about real-world implementation, patient training requirements, safety monitoring, and sustained effectiveness outside clinical settings.

Cold Therapy for Headaches and Migraines: Clinical Evidence

Tags: Cold Therapy, Migraine Treatment, Pain Management, Neurology

January 12, 2026

Does cold therapy effectively treat headaches and migraines?

Yes, cold-based interventions significantly reduce migraine pain intensity by 30-50% and headache duration by 25-40% through multiple mechanisms including vasoconstriction, nerve conduction slowing, and endorphin release.

Cold therapy has emerged as an effective, non-pharmacological treatment for various headache disorders, particularly migraines. Research demonstrates that targeted cold application can provide rapid pain relief while reducing the need for medication and minimizing side effects associated with pharmaceutical interventions.

Intranasal Evaporative Cooling for Acute Migraine: Pilot Study

Tags: Migraine Treatment, Cold Therapy, Intranasal Therapy, Pain Management

January 12, 2026

Does intranasal evaporative cooling effectively treat acute migraines?

Yes, intranasal evaporative cooling provides significant migraine relief, reducing pain intensity by 40-60% within 15 minutes and achieving complete pain freedom in 35-45% of patients within 2 hours of treatment.

This pilot study examined a novel intranasal evaporative cooling device that delivers targeted cooling to the sphenopalatine ganglion and surrounding neural structures. The approach represents an innovative application of cold therapy principles to migraine treatment through direct cooling of key anatomical structures involved in migraine pathophysiology.