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What Causes Sustained Cold, Cough And Vertigo?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Question: My wife was having cold, cough and vertigo, we visited Physician and she was prescribed medication for 5 days (prescription attached). After 5 days he rcold and cough has decreased (subsided) but she still is experiencing vertigo although of very light intensity few times a day (like morning after waking up, evening etc). Please advice which doctor should we visit ENT or GP
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
BPPV (benign positional proximal vertigo)

Detailed Answer:


Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having vertigo.


Based on your clinical details, it appears to be BPPV (benign positional proximal vertigo).


I suggest you to consult ent surgeon, you require dix - hallpike manovere for diagnosis, epelys and vestibular exercises as a treatment.


Mean time, continue vertin to avoid dizzy spells.



Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.


Wishing you good health.





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What Causes Sustained Cold, Cough And Vertigo?

Brief Answer: BPPV (benign positional proximal vertigo) Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having vertigo. Based on your clinical details, it appears to be BPPV (benign positional proximal vertigo). I suggest you to consult ent surgeon, you require dix - hallpike manovere for diagnosis, epelys and vestibular exercises as a treatment. Mean time, continue vertin to avoid dizzy spells. Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.