Headache Types

Headache Types

Cough Headache

Medically reviewed by Dr. Emma Foster, 17 May 2021

A primary cough headache is brought on by coughing, straining or another Valsalva-like manoeuvre (e.g., pinching your nose and breathing out to relieve pressure in the ears). It has a sudden onset, and generally fades either immediately or in a few minutes after the provoking movement. Some people may experience a mild headache for up to two hours. Most cough headaches can be explained by other intracranial disorders, making primary cough headache an uncommon diagnosis.

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