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What Causes Dizziness While Coughing?
Hi. I feel dizzy/woozy when I cough, sneeze or push for a bm. Just briefly and mild, but wondering what can cause this.
It only lasts like a second or two and then passes. Could I have an ear infection or could it be related to recent dental work (crown)?
It only lasts like a second or two and then passes. Could I have an ear infection or could it be related to recent dental work (crown)?
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
It's called cough syncope...it's caused by increased intrathoracic pressure during cough/sneezing leading to decrease venus return in your heart leading to temporary hypoxia in brain...it's benign...will never harm u
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