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Are Sinus And Nasal Congestion Signs Of Vertigo?
Brief Answer:
blocked eustachian tube, BPPV
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
Since when you are experiencing dizziness?
Sinusitis and nasal congestion can also be responsible for causing vertigo. It is usually due to blocked eustachian tube. I would suggest you to drink plenty of water especially warm water. Salt warm water gargaling three to four time a day. Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil in it 3 to 4 times day. Nasal decongestant like octrivin will be beneficial.
Other possibility, I feel it might be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is the commonest type of peripheral vertigo. By the age of 60 years, at least one in three people will have experienced it and by the age of 80, the incidence is nearly 50%.
BPPV is self Limiting condition, it may last from few weeks to few months.
BPPV is not serious, that is why it is called benign. Over time it settles down. It is also not associated with any future problem. Only falls due to the vertigo are to be avoided. With re-positioning maneuvers and exercises, it can be cured. Medication is only important in the first few days.
Epley maneuver, is used. Either you can learn it by watching it on you tube or You can see an ENT specialist for this , the doctor would examine you and would also help you with the above maneuvers, learn it from a health professional and later carry out the same procedure at home.
Hope this helps.
Take care
blocked eustachian tube, BPPV
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and do understand your concern.
Since when you are experiencing dizziness?
Sinusitis and nasal congestion can also be responsible for causing vertigo. It is usually due to blocked eustachian tube. I would suggest you to drink plenty of water especially warm water. Salt warm water gargaling three to four time a day. Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil in it 3 to 4 times day. Nasal decongestant like octrivin will be beneficial.
Other possibility, I feel it might be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is the commonest type of peripheral vertigo. By the age of 60 years, at least one in three people will have experienced it and by the age of 80, the incidence is nearly 50%.
BPPV is self Limiting condition, it may last from few weeks to few months.
BPPV is not serious, that is why it is called benign. Over time it settles down. It is also not associated with any future problem. Only falls due to the vertigo are to be avoided. With re-positioning maneuvers and exercises, it can be cured. Medication is only important in the first few days.
Epley maneuver, is used. Either you can learn it by watching it on you tube or You can see an ENT specialist for this , the doctor would examine you and would also help you with the above maneuvers, learn it from a health professional and later carry out the same procedure at home.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Thank you for your reply Dr Kolur,
In the last year I have had vertigo about 4 or 5 times and it is usually after I have been around something that has triggered my allergies and my sinuses are congested.
I will start drinking warm water and gargling with warm salt water too and wondering if I should start taking Claritin everyday?
Also, I am aware and have done the Epley maneuver gotten off of YouTube.
Thanks again,
Kathy Wolford
In the last year I have had vertigo about 4 or 5 times and it is usually after I have been around something that has triggered my allergies and my sinuses are congested.
I will start drinking warm water and gargling with warm salt water too and wondering if I should start taking Claritin everyday?
Also, I am aware and have done the Epley maneuver gotten off of YouTube.
Thanks again,
Kathy Wolford
Brief Answer:
welcome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome.
Claritin, I would not suggest you to take it everyday.
Hope this helps. If you do not have further queries, kindly close and rate the post.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Take care
welcome
Detailed Answer:
Welcome.
Claritin, I would not suggest you to take it everyday.
Hope this helps. If you do not have further queries, kindly close and rate the post.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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