Sinus pressure can cause dizziness.
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What Does Sinus-Related Dizziness Feel Like?
Vestibular issues can cause a misinterpretation of motion and acceleration and a false sense of orientation.
Verywell / Ellen Lindner
Auditory tube dysfunction comes up whenever these tubes become blocked or stop opening and closing properly.
When this occurs, you might experience spatial disorientation and/or vertigo, among other symptoms.
Sinus infectionscan cause the auditory tube to become blocked due to inflammation and thick mucus secretions.
Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nasal and sinus passageways can cause sinus pressure.
Can Allergies Cause Dizziness?
Allergiesare the underlying cause of many conditions, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, and auditory tube dysfunction.
This can lead to conductive hearing loss when sounds can’t get through to the middle ear.
What Does Dizziness From Allergies Feel Like?
Allergy dizziness is sometimes described as a sensation of vertigo, unsteadiness, faintness, or lightheadedness.
This is the case for most sinus infections.
If the polyps do not respond to corticosteroids, they may need to be surgically removed.
The standard surgical procedure for nasal polyp removal is called functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
The procedure removes polyps, clears obstructions, and allows the sinuses to properly drain.
The procedure is done under general anesthetic.
In some cases, these medications may worsen your symptoms.
If that happens, stop using them and call your healthcare provider.
More severe or chronic cases may need to be treated with surgery.
Summary
Sinus dizziness can happen with sinus infections, allergies, or nasal polyps.
Inflammation from nasal polyps or sinus infections can cause dysfunction in the auditory tube, impacting balance and equilibrium.
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