Can Air Pollution Cause Migraines? Indoor Air Quality Experts Weigh In
Migraines are a form of severe headache, often accompanied by nausea, dizziness, and heightened sensitivities to light, sound, and other sensory input. Recent research has shown that migraines can be triggered and made worse by exposure to certain air pollutants. In this article, air quality experts from Camfil explain how air pollution affects migraine sufferers and what you can do to prevent severe migraine episodes from occurring.
What Causes Migraines?
Migraines are a complex condition that can vary widely in duration, intensity, and the kinds of symptoms experienced from person to person. A migraine episode often includes an intense headache, lasting between four and seventy-two hours, accompanied by a combination of the following symptoms:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Sensory sensitivity
- An “aura,” or visual problems such as light flashes, blindspots, or hazy vision
- Confusion and difficulty speaking
- Tingling, numbness, or weakness in one side of the face or body
The etiology of migraine headaches is unknown, but migraines are believed to be associated with changes in brain pathways and neurotransmitters that are responsible for regulating pain, such as serotonin. The onset of a migraine headache is triggered by a neurovascular event called cortical spreading depression. This event activates the cranial nerves that regulate cerebral blood flow, causing the onset of a migraine.
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