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I am experiencing headache (side: all sides) (time frame: gradual onset) (worsened by: sneeze or cough, routine activity) (occurred: > 3 hrs)?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? sinus problem,: congested or inflamed sinuses can cause such symptoms, may be you had an upper respiratory tract infection lately or about to have one, use saline nasal washes and pain killers to help you out, if it worsens, or no improvement, see your doctor, good luck

Answered 3/1/2017

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