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. 2024 May;42(2):599-614.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2023.12.012. Epub 2024 Jan 9.

Cough, Exertional, and Sex Headaches

Monique Montenegro  1 , Fred Michael Cutrer  2
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Cough, Exertional, and Sex Headaches

Monique Montenegro et al. Neurol Clin. 2024 May.

Abstract

In this article, the authors review the most common presentations of cough and exertional headaches and headaches associated with sexual activity. The authors elaborate on the most commonly described etiologies and identify those which are most critical to treat. The authors outline the recommendations for further evaluation and discuss effective treatment modalities for each headache type.

Keywords: Cough; Exertional; Sex headache.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr M. Montenegro and Dr F.M. Cutrer have no financial conflicts of interest pertaining the content of the article.

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