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Can sinusitis cause vertigo?

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: In my experience it can. Although vertigo is an inner ear problem and sinusitis causes middle ear problems, apparently middle ear pressure changes can sometimes effect the inner ear. Otherwise I have no way to explain the vertigo I have seen in numerous patients with sinus problems.

Answered 10/8/2018

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