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What Causes Pain In Head While Sneezing Or Coughing?
Hi,I keep getting a shooting pain down the left side of my head when i cough or sneeze. I have had this on and off for a few years but its really starting to get painful now. it lasts for about a minute after the cough or sneeze. is this something to be concerned about and is there anything i can do to stop it?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain in head while sneezing or coughing which seems to be due to sinus infection and persistence of upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to stay away from dust and other allergens , take benadryl twice a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for headache . If condition doesn't get improve then consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with antiviral drugs in case the symptoms are due to viral infection. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages and outside food. Do warm saline gargles.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain in head while sneezing or coughing which seems to be due to sinus infection and persistence of upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to stay away from dust and other allergens , take benadryl twice a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for headache . If condition doesn't get improve then consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with antiviral drugs in case the symptoms are due to viral infection. Avoid intake of cold carbonated beverages and outside food. Do warm saline gargles.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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