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Does Cold Cause Dizzy Spells, Nausea And Breathing Problems?

I've been told I may have the cold but I am unsure because I have had dizzy spells and nausea, I am always tired and get a cold sweat at nights. I also get breathing difficulites where I am out of breath very easily (I am very active), is this just the cold or the flu?
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

Yes. you may have cold. what happens is that you may develop sinusitis along with the cold. this may cause headaches, vertigo, dizziness. the nausea may be associated to the headache and vertigo or may be a part of the viral illness. likewise for the diarrhea. the weakness can be explained by the viral infection too.

so overall your symptoms can be explained. however i cannot possibly make a comment if your doctor is right in the diagnosis.

i would suggest you get an x ray pns waters view

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

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Dermatologist,  Dr. Raghuveer Murki's  Response
Hi cold followed by dizzy spells .breathing difficulties and nausea can be due to flu rather than normal cold.usually cold and flu are associated.night sweats are mainly due to flu.
It can be treated by ampoxin thrice daily sinarest tablet daily once in the night time and rest
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Does Cold Cause Dizzy Spells, Nausea And Breathing Problems?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query Yes. you may have cold. what happens is that you may develop sinusitis along with the cold. this may cause headaches, vertigo, dizziness. the nausea may be associated to the headache and vertigo or may be a part of the viral illness. likewise for the diarrhea. the weakness can be explained by the viral infection too. so overall your symptoms can be explained. however i cannot possibly make a comment if your doctor is right in the diagnosis. i would suggest you get an x ray pns waters view I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)