Prevention

Preventing the actions that trigger your cough headaches — whether that's 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
• Avoiding medications that cause coughing as a side effect
• Getting an annual flu shot
• Using stool softeners to avoid constipation
• Minimizing heavy lifting or bending for long periods