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Topical agents in the treatment of cluster headache

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This article discusses topical intranasal medications in the treatment of cluster headache.

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Markley, H.G. Topical agents in the treatment of cluster headache. Current Science Inc 7, 139–143 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-003-0024-2

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