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I feel like i'm going to pass out (i have a cold). what causes this lightheadedness?
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Blood pressure fall?: Most likely blood pressure fall with low tonicity of the muscles. Other possibility is viral affection of your ear nerve (vestibular neuritis) if continues see your md.
Answered 4/2/2014
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