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Is it safe to drive if you have this dizziness that caused by ear infection?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No, do NOT drive: Your thinking processes and reaction times will be much slower and "clouded". No driving or operating machinery where a lapse in judgement could prove disastrous.

Dr Geary agreed

Answered 5/22/2013

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Dr. Anna Meyer answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably not: It is best not to drive when your balance or vision is compromised. People can have a hard time focusing on driving while acutely dizzy.

Answered 9/19/2013

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