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Prevention

By Mayo Clinic staff

Preventing the actions that trigger your cough headaches — whether that is coughing, sneezing or straining on the toilet — may help reduce the number of headaches you experience. Some preventive measures may include:

  • Treating lung infections, such as bronchitis
  • Using cough suppressants as needed
  • Getting an annual flu shot
  • Using stool softeners to avoid constipation

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Feb. 27, 2008

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