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Why Do I Feel Dizzy After Coughing?
Question: why do I sometimes fell dizzy when coughing.
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Thanks for posting your query.
Dizziness while coughing occurs due to the lack of oxygen while coughing as well as the pressure asserted to produce phlegm when coughing which can raise the blood pressure and intracranial tension.
An infection in airways or in the inner ear needs to be ruled out after proper examination.
In case the episodes are recurrent, an evaluation by physician is needed.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Dizziness while coughing occurs due to the lack of oxygen while coughing as well as the pressure asserted to produce phlegm when coughing which can raise the blood pressure and intracranial tension.
An infection in airways or in the inner ear needs to be ruled out after proper examination.
In case the episodes are recurrent, an evaluation by physician is needed.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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