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a) The types of headaches labelled are: A: Tension headache* B: Cluster headache* b) Differentiation between the two types of headaches: • Tension Headache (A): • Pain location: Often described as a tight band around the head, affecting both sides (bilateral). • Pain quality: Dull, aching, constant pressure, non-throbbing. • Severity: Mild to moderate. • Associated symptoms: Usually no nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light/sound. • Cluster Headache (B): • Pain location: Severe, unilateral pain, typically concentrated around or behind one eye, temple, or forehead. • Pain quality: Excruciating, sharp, piercing, burning, or throbbing. Often described as the worst pain imaginable. • Severity: Extremely severe. • Associated symptoms: Accompanied by autonomic symptoms on the affected side, such as tearing, redness of the eye, nasal congestion, runny nose, sweating of the face, or a drooping eyelid. Restlessness or agitation is common.