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What Causes Swelling In Nasal Cavity With Breathing Difficulty And Dizziness?
Question: I have had an episode similar to the one below several days ago.I am 27 Years old Male I was sitting in a basement (mancave) I began to feel off, I than had almost instant swelling of my nasal cavity I ha d a very hard time breathing out of my nose, the I began to get dizzy and short of breath. Now I do not remember much after that for the next several minutes I awoke to my friend pooring water on me yelling at me to wake up. his description was I was unresponsive staring off into space my eyes became blood red and cloudy. When I came through I was tingling and numb I could not speak clearly and I also could not stand on my own for several minutes
Brief Answer:
I need further details.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
By reading your description following differentials come to my mind:
1. Syncope
2. Seizure
3. Anaphylaxis.
I need further information:
1. For how much time were you unconscious?
2. Any tongue bite?
3. Any Frothing from mouth?
4. Any urine / fecal incontinence during the episode?
5. What were you doing just prior to it?
6. For how many seconds or minutes did you experience those things before getting unconscious?
7. Any history of rash / itching / papules on body?
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. Reply with answers of these questions preferably in point wise manner only.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My eyes were open the whole time I also forgot to mention my Heart was beating rapidly I was out of it not know what was going on for several minutes
NO tongue biting
while I was laid back unresponsive I also had Labored Breathing
NO Foaming at mouth
on the back half of the episode I have the feeling of needing to go to the bathroom
I was driving 5-10 minutes earlier
symtoms onset seconds to few minutes before the loss of time/where I was
No history of rash itching ect
after the episode I have a headache and it goes away several hours after for the most part but when I cough a pain radiates from what feels the center of my head
also I have had high blood pressure normally 140/90 but after the episode it was down to 110/60
Brief Answer:
Doesn't look like seizure, syncope.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
If you did not get unconscious during the whole episode, it is unlikely to be seizure, syncope.
Usually these type of spells occur due to anxiety.
Still to be sure, you can get a MRI Brain and EEG.
At this time, i don't recommend any treatment.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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