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I get lightheaded due to dysautonomia. when i sneeze i feel a lot better for a few moments, why?

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Dr. Andrea Scherer answered

Valsalva: Likely due to the physiologic changes that happen downstream after valsalva maneuver—increase in cardiac stroke volume and cardiac output

Answered 11/7/2018

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A member asked:

I get lightheaded due to dysautonomia. when i sneeze i feel a lot better for a few moments, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Scherer answered

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