(WKBN) - From pumpkin spice to cinnamon, it's that time of year for cozy fall scents. But you may want to be cautious if you suffer from migraines.

It's typically artificial scents that migraine sufferers need to watch out for. This includes many candles, air fresheners, perfumes and more.

Doctor Emad Estemalik, a headache specialist at Cleveland Clinic, says strong artificial scents in many of these products can trigger migraines by activating pain nerves in the head.

He advises trying to avoid any triggers and to take migraine medication at the right time if you need it.

"Best to take that rescue or abortive medication as early as possible because we know those abortives work best when you take them at the onset of a headache, even in the midst of an aura before the actual headache p

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