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What Causes Dizziness While Suffering From Cough?
Question: Hello , I have had a cough for about 4 weeks now. and have seen the doctor twice for it.
I do have sinus blockage. and I do nasal rinse. neti poti.
I was out dancing and it seemed that when I worked up a sweat I had a cough and it seemed that I could hear a goggling sound. There is no more phlegm but I did feel dizzy and almost lost my balance.
and I still feel a little dizzy
I do have sinus blockage. and I do nasal rinse. neti poti.
I was out dancing and it seemed that when I worked up a sweat I had a cough and it seemed that I could hear a goggling sound. There is no more phlegm but I did feel dizzy and almost lost my balance.
and I still feel a little dizzy
Brief Answer:
Middle ear effusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It seems that the cough due to the exertion has push mucus up the Eustachian Tube and into the ear.
2. If the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) secondary to your chronic sinusitis is preventing the middle ear from draining or has caused a pressure change in the middle ear, you will hear gurgling sounds in the ear.
3. These conditions may also cause dizziness. This should settle down soon and it is important to prevent any falls.
4. An ear drum examination, a Tympanogram (Impedance Audiogram) and balance testing will confirm the diagnosis.
5. In the meanwhile, an anti-allergic mucolytic, steam inhalation, OTC nasal decongestant drops (such as 0.1% Xylometazoline) will give relief.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Middle ear effusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It seems that the cough due to the exertion has push mucus up the Eustachian Tube and into the ear.
2. If the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) secondary to your chronic sinusitis is preventing the middle ear from draining or has caused a pressure change in the middle ear, you will hear gurgling sounds in the ear.
3. These conditions may also cause dizziness. This should settle down soon and it is important to prevent any falls.
4. An ear drum examination, a Tympanogram (Impedance Audiogram) and balance testing will confirm the diagnosis.
5. In the meanwhile, an anti-allergic mucolytic, steam inhalation, OTC nasal decongestant drops (such as 0.1% Xylometazoline) will give relief.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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