“I have a headache with my cold. Why does this happen?”

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Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Questions Common Cold

“I have a headache with my cold. Why does this happen?”

Every time I have a bout of a cold and cough, I end up with a bad headache. What could be the cause of this?

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**Pradeep Shenoy** Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Campbellton, New Brunswick · Accepted Answer

Pradeep Shenoy Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Campbellton, New Brunswick

Sinusitis

**Dr. James Hadley** Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Bonita Springs, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. James Hadley Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Bonita Springs, FL

Inflammation of the nasal and sinus membranes cause pressure in the sinus cavities causing discomfort.

**Ronald Ward** Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Larkspur, California · Accepted Answer

Ronald Ward Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Larkspur, California

Viral myositis and inflammation of mucosal surfaces