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What Causes Dry Cough Followed By Fainting?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014
Question: I have had a constant dry cough for a month and today i almost fainted.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cough syncope

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Light headedness following a large bout of cough is commonly seen. It is because the blood gets pooled away from your brain causing the light headedness.
In such situations I recommend you to lie down flat on the ground with limb elevated. It is definitely improve the circulation to your brain.

Please approach a general physician as soon as possible

I hope I was of help, please get back to me for any further clarifications

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha

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What Causes Dry Cough Followed By Fainting?

Brief Answer: Cough syncope Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for getting back Light headedness following a large bout of cough is commonly seen. It is because the blood gets pooled away from your brain causing the light headedness. In such situations I recommend you to lie down flat on the ground with limb elevated. It is definitely improve the circulation to your brain. Please approach a general physician as soon as possible I hope I was of help, please get back to me for any further clarifications Regards