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Pressure In Both Ears And Dizziness With On And Off Smoky Smell

I have pressure in both ears and dizziness. I have been smelling phantom smoke on and off for years and I was diagnosed with vertigo about 18 months ago. GP ruled out any ear infections and CT scan 18 months ago was clear. What is going on? I am seeing an ENT next. Thank you.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Pressure in both ears and dizziness both is found in either recurrent ear infections or Meniere's disease. But smelling of phantom smoke is pointing towards either a rhinitis causing damaged olfactory nerves or Migraine Related Vertigo. So it is better you see an ENT specialist. Most probably you will be needing a proper audio-vestibular assessment along with an X-ray/ CT scan of the sinuses.
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Pressure In Both Ears And Dizziness With On And Off Smoky Smell

Pressure in both ears and dizziness both is found in either recurrent ear infections or Meniere s disease. But smelling of phantom smoke is pointing towards either a rhinitis causing damaged olfactory nerves or Migraine Related Vertigo. So it is better you see an ENT specialist. Most probably you will be needing a proper audio-vestibular assessment along with an X-ray/ CT scan of the sinuses.