Cough Away Pain

In a new finding, coughing reduces the pain Iof a needle being inserted into the skin for local anesthetic, an intravenous (IV) Iine or when blood is drawn.

Reason: Coughing at the moment the needle is injected distracts a part of the brain that also perceives pain.
Important: Before trying this approach, ask the practitioner to observe whether you move your arm when you cough.