Unmasking the Pain – De Novo Headache Associated with Mask Usage among Healthcare Workers in the Post-pandemic Scenario

Abstract Background: The extensive use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic was crucial for infection control; however, it is associated with unintended health challenges, including de novo headaches among healthcare workers (HCWs). As wearing masks remains the norm in high-risk environments, exploring the impact in the post-pandemic world is vital.