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Why do i get positional vertigo after a head cold, bad allergies, etc. once i'm dried up, it goes away. it's been like this for over 14 years.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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The ear Ballance: System is being affected/inflamed by the head cold/allergies.The ear is connected to the upper respiratory system.

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Dr. Mark Gromisch answered

Vertigo: Most likely you develop a blockage of the Eustachian tube and an inner ear imbalance. Usually a antihistamine helps. If not, a prescription medication such as antivert (meclizine) is useful.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 4/7/2015

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A member asked:

Why do i get positional vertigo after a head cold, bad allergies, etc. once i'm dried up, it goes away. it's been like this for over 14 years.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Husar agreed

Dr. Mark Gromisch answered

Dr Husar agreed

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