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What Causes Light Headedness While Suffering From Cold And Cough?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: I've had symptoms of a cold for 4 weeks now. Started with heavy head pressure for a few days, then a sor throat for 2+ weeks, then a bit of a cough. Now just a bit of a cough, but I'm having some light headedness and dizziness. Is it likely that I had some sort of ear or sinus infection that is causing the dizziness? I did not see a doctor, as I generally prefer just letting colds take their course. Any thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Better to consult doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor.
You will have to start antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin because possibility of infection is more in your case.
Along with antibiotic also do following things.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
3. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
4. Combination of antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs will also give you symptomatic benefits.
Please let me know
1. Do you have chest pain?
2. Do you have breathlessness?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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