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What could mimic a primary/secondary cough headache? dr says it's rare so i must not have it. it's a rather unique type of headache

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

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Sinus? Allergies?: Certainly a sinusitis, or just a lot of nasal congestion/allergies can give you a headache which worsens with coughing. Primary cough headache is diagnosed when you have a headache which occurs with coughing and no other cause is found. Ask your doc to check you for sinus problems/allergies. Good luck!

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What could mimic a primary/secondary cough headache? dr says it's rare so i must not have it. it's a rather unique type of headache

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Collins answered

Dr Finkelstein agreed

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