Headache, aggravated cough

A severe headache that becomes worse when coughing. This type of headache often intensifies with actions that increase pressure in the head, such as sneezing, laughing, bending over, or straining. The pain can be sharp, throbbing, or a consistent ache, and may be localized to specific areas of the head. This symptom can indicate an underlying condition that requires medical evaluation.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology