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What Does Headache While Coughing Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2016
Question: I have a headache when i cough or bent over, since July. Very short and sharp pain. I went to a doctor. He said that it will go away but it did not.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No alternatives other than supportive management

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I understand the nature of problem that you are facing. I understand that it has still not gone but there is no way to predict when it will actually go away. All that can be offered is a symptomatic relief. Rather than taking aspirin, I would insist you to take naproxen 500 mg one or two tablets together as and when required.

Take steam inhalation whenever you have cough. It will help in diluting the cough and hence would decrease your requirement to cough forcibly and should thus provide relief.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Thank you Dr.Saha,
Do i need a prescription to purchase naproxen?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is an OTC medicine

Detailed Answer:
No, it is available over the counter. If you take this medicine, try to take it in full stomach to avoid chances of heartburn.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 hours later)
Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Glad to help

Detailed Answer:
I am glad to help.

Hope that takes care of your problems.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Does Headache While Coughing Indicate?

Brief Answer: No alternatives other than supportive management Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I understand the nature of problem that you are facing. I understand that it has still not gone but there is no way to predict when it will actually go away. All that can be offered is a symptomatic relief. Rather than taking aspirin, I would insist you to take naproxen 500 mg one or two tablets together as and when required. Take steam inhalation whenever you have cough. It will help in diluting the cough and hence would decrease your requirement to cough forcibly and should thus provide relief. Let me know if I could help further. Regards