Allergies can sometimes make you feel dizzy.
This article will explore whether dizziness could be a symptom of allergies.
It also discusses potential causes of dizziness and treatments for allergies and this related symptom.
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What Is Dizziness?
Dizziness causes you to feel off-balance and unsteady on your feet.
It is sometimes confused withvertigoor lightheadedness.
Unlike dizziness, vertigo is the feeling that you or your surroundings are in motion.
These sensations are distinct from lightheadedness, which is a feeling like you might faint.
Is Dizziness a Symptom of Allergies?
In addition to dizziness, they often cause sneezing, increased mucus production, and wheezing.
When it’s blocked by inflammation, pressure builds up.
This is what makes your ears feel plugged.
Sometimes, this can result in dizziness or balance problems.
They can also make you feel lightheaded.
See anallergistfor help deciding which one is right for you.
Allergy Medication
Allergy medications are available by prescription and over the counter (OTC).
Allergy shots contain small amounts of the substance you’re sensitive to.
This helps desensitize your body to the allergen.
Diet
Research has found an association between diet and nasal allergies.
High-fat and low-carbohydrate diets, for example, have been linked to nasal allergies in children.
Alternative Therapies
You may also want to try alternative remedies for your allergies.
Always ask your healthcare provider before you kick off taking supplements of any kind.
When dizziness occurs in this condition, it is usually triggered by a drop in blood pressure.
If your dizziness occurs with symptoms of anaphylaxis, call 911 and use an EpiPenif you have one.
Summary
Allergies to airborne substances can sometimes cause dizziness.
This symptom usually happens when the auditory tube in your ear becomes swollen and blocked.
Dizziness can also be a side effect of allergy medications.
In some cases, it can be a symptom of anaphylaxis.
What you eat can also make a difference.
It is also important to avoid allergens as much as possible.
If you also have other symptoms of allergies, the dizziness is probably related.
If it becomes frequent or severe, see your doctor.
There may be another cause for your dizziness, such as migraines orbenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
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