Question 1

why i get dizzy when i blow my nose.

Accepted Answer

Hyperventillation: You are blowing too hard.  Gently blow your nose.  If you are having much congestion, get a neti-pot.  Be sure to drink lots of liquids.

Question 2

i'm really bunged up and get dizzy when i blow my nose?

Accepted Answer

Bunged up?: Does this mean stuffed up or have a cold and much congestion? if this is true, it is not infrequent that people that blow their nose will get dizzy.  It is usually when people blow their nose hard This increases pressure in the middle ear and as a result will affect the balance mechanism in the inner ear and cause dizziness.
This too shall pass.

Question 3

i get really really dizzy, nauseous and light headed when i blow my nose. if it's soft or hard, doesn't matter. any advice?

Accepted Answer

See below: These actions increase blood pressure which may be the cause.  The other possibility is a perilymphatic fistula where fluid leaks out of the inner ear with straining activity.  With a leak the hearing may fluctuate with a full sensation.

Question 4

im having sinus problems due to the haze/vog down here in hawaii and so my nose is very stuffy. whenever i blow my nose, i get super dizzy and lightheaded. the dizziness lasts for about 1-2min. i dont blow my nose hard, but always had this problem when i

Accepted Answer

Drop in pressure: your pressure is dropping when you blow your nose.  We call this valsalva maneuver.  you tense up and your blood pressure drops.  Not much you can do about this. I would just blow gently.

Question 5

i'm getting over a cold and my right ear feels plugged. every time i blow my nose i get really dizzy. also my right ear drum has ruptured befor?

Accepted Answer

Blocked eustachian: tube likely the issue. Afrin (oxymetazoline) or similar agent can be used short term to clear up the problem. If that does not work see the ENT doctor.

Question 6

i have mild allergies, blow my nose several times each day. why do i get light headed, almost dizzy, every time?

Accepted Answer

Hay fevers symptoms: What you describe seems to be consistent with acute rhinitis. If your nose and eye itch and you also sneeze, it might be due to allergic rhinitis. And your symptoms do not seem to be mild any more since you have light headedness and dizziness. You should see a doctor to be evaluated for the causes and get better treatment plans.

Question 7

docors said allergies but it's causing me to wheeze and shortness of breath completely congested and dizzy when i blow my nose super itchy eyes why?

Accepted Answer

Likely: It appears that you are suffering from allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis , and allergic asthma. Exposure to airborne allergens then trigger your symptoms.  If your doctor can't provide you the treatment, consult an allergist.

Question 8

feeling very very nauseos for 4 days,for those 4 days my nose has been full of blood all the time, when i blow my nose it's just blood and feel dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Call you doctor: Do you have a nasal congestion or any history of abnormal bleeding in you or your family?
Since you have dizziness you need to see your doctor or go to the ER to rule out anemia
Regarding the nausea, it can be from the blood going from your nose to your stomach but other causes need to be excluded like pregnancy. 
For nasal bleeding, try to apply a pressure on the tip of your nose for 10-15minutes

Question 9

am 18, have had a cold off-n-on, now every time i blow my nose 1 ear only pops/doesn't pop, sometimes hurts, 1nce had dizziness for a few secs. help?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor can: Prescribe meds that should easily clear your symptoms.

Question 10

what should i do if i keep getting nose bleeds every time i blow my nose? and when i feel dizzy when i stand or move around or even when sitting.

Accepted Answer

Sniff: Most nose bleeds are from dry nasal lining.  Saline sprays several times a day can help. Try not to removed scabs/crusts--like any other scab, if they come off, you will bleed.  It is better to sniff lightly than blow the nose, which can dislodge clots/scabs.  Frequent, severe bleeds need evaluation by a doctor and may need cautery or investigation with endoscopy to rule out other causes of bleeds.

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Why do I get dizzy when I blow my nose

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Why i get dizzy when i blow my nose.

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I'm really bunged up and get dizzy when i blow my nose?

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I get really really dizzy, nauseous and light headed when i blow my nose. if it's soft or hard, doesn't matter. any advice?

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Im having sinus problems due to the haze/vog down here in hawaii and so my nose is very stuffy. whenever i blow my nose, i get super dizzy and lightheaded. the dizziness lasts for about 1-2min. i dont blow my nose hard, but always had this problem when i

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I'm getting over a cold and my right ear feels plugged. every time i blow my nose i get really dizzy. also my right ear drum has ruptured befor?

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I have mild allergies, blow my nose several times each day. why do i get light headed, almost dizzy, every time?

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Docors said allergies but it's causing me to wheeze and shortness of breath completely congested and dizzy when i blow my nose super itchy eyes why?

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Feeling very very nauseos for 4 days,for those 4 days my nose has been full of blood all the time, when i blow my nose it's just blood and feel dizzy?

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Am 18, have had a cold off-n-on, now every time i blow my nose 1 ear only pops/doesn't pop, sometimes hurts, 1nce had dizziness for a few secs. help?

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What should i do if i keep getting nose bleeds every time i blow my nose? and when i feel dizzy when i stand or move around or even when sitting.

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