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What causes cigarette smoke to give me such horrible long lasting headaches?

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Dr. Imtiaz Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Vasoconstriction: Nicotene in the cigarette smoke may cause vasoconstriction resulting in ha.

Answered 12/9/2013

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