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When i sneeze (which is so loud can be heard from over 100 yards) i get light headed, do you have any idea why? all my life and worse as i age

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Sneeze syncope: This is thought to be from reduced blood flow back to the heart during sneezing leading to decreased blood flow to the brain as well.-> lightheadedness.

Answered 5/6/2018

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A member asked:

When i sneeze (which is so loud can be heard from over 100 yards) i get light headed, do you have any idea why? all my life and worse as i age

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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