Question 1

every time i cough it feels like my  head is going to explode and its literally a sharp pain and it only occurs when i cough, what might i have ?

Accepted Answer

You might have: Sinusitis.  If otc decongestants and nasal sprays do not help or if you develop high fever, seek medical attention immediately.

Question 2

evrytme i cough feels like my head is going to explode what is the best meds to take to releave the pressure already taking a cough decongestant?

Accepted Answer

Hypertensive sinus: Sounds as if you are either using too much decongestant and raising your blood pressure or have a sinus infection or both.  You should see you doctor and let him see what is really going on here.

Question 3

it started yesterday when i cough feel like pressure inside my head ?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis?: Occassionally, people with sinus congestion or infections will feel increased pressure in their head when they cough, sneeze or bend over.  Visit your doctor for evaluation if symptoms persist or worsen!

Question 4

for over a week now i have been sick with sinis congestion, cough and it feels like someone is squeezing my head?

Accepted Answer

Sinus pressure: It seems you have a sinus infection based on your symptoms. You should be seen by your family doctor for an exam to determine if you need medication to treat this.  Sinus congestion can commonly cause a headache resulting in the "squeezing" sensation you are describing.

Question 5

hi ive had a dry cough for atleast 8months it really bugs me i even got like a hmm hmm cough which wont go away i also a really bad head ?

Accepted Answer

Dry cough: Are you taking any medication for blood pressure? It could be due to a medication like Ace inhibitors or you
Might be suffering from allergy.
Do you have any other symptoms?
It is a chronic cough that definitely needs a work up at
Least a chest X-ray . You should visit your PCP for evaluation.

Question 6

the back of my head like the top of my neck area and next to it hurt everytime i cough. what causes this? should i be worried about this? its been going on for 2-3 days?

Accepted Answer

: Have your PCP or your ENT doctor examine you if this continues for another few days, or call them for advice.

Question 7

violent cough makes head pound. what could it mean?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be you have sinus issues as well as the cough.  Perhaps you have a berry aneurism( a bulging blood vessel in the brain).  Prhaps you have cervical disc disease.
I suggest you first go back to your doctor and makes sure your blood pressure is well controlled.

Question 8

when i cough i feel pain in my head what possible causes could that be?

Accepted Answer

Context: You phrase your question about cough and head pain in a way that makes it impossible to know if this is something that started an hour ago or that you've been experiencing all your life. Also, where is the pain? Face, Forehead, Back of skull? Is the cough just any cough to clear your throat or are you sick? Assuming both are new, my guess is you have an upper respiratory infection with sinus pain.

Question 9

pain in back of head everytime i cough. its like the very top of the back of my head. should i be worried about this? its been about 3 days?

Accepted Answer

: See your doctor as you may have a viral infection and need appropriate treatment. Good Luck

Question 10

why does my head hurt when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough headache: There are a couple of possibilities. Coughing can raise the pressure inside your head, which can cause pain sometimes. There is also a poorly-understood entity called the "primary cough headache, " that is associated with coughing, straining, laughing, crying, etc. Here's an interesting link on the topic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-cough-headaches/ds00639.

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Every time i cough it feels like my head is going to explode and its literally a sharp pain and it only occurs when i cough, what might i have ?

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Evrytme i cough feels like my head is going to explode what is the best meds to take to releave the pressure already taking a cough decongestant?

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It started yesterday when i cough feel like pressure inside my head ?

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For over a week now i have been sick with sinis congestion, cough and it feels like someone is squeezing my head?

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Hi ive had a dry cough for atleast 8months it really bugs me i even got like a hmm hmm cough which wont go away i also a really bad head ?

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The back of my head like the top of my neck area and next to it hurt everytime i cough. what causes this? should i be worried about this? its been going on for 2-3 days?

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Violent cough makes head pound. what could it mean?

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When i cough i feel pain in my head what possible causes could that be?

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Pain in back of head everytime i cough. its like the very top of the back of my head. should i be worried about this? its been about 3 days?

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