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Bessie Jo Tillman
Which is really the culprit in your dizziness problem? Is it sinusitis or are both the sinusitis and dizziness caused by hidden allergies? Are the dizziness and sinus problems both just symptoms of the actual underlying cause? Detecting the underlying cause of dizziness can perplex physician and patient alike. Frequently we need to probe beyond the usual treatments of anti-histamines, decongestants, antibiotics and steroids to find the underlying culprit. That culprit might just be hidden allergens that float around in the air. It's pretty easy to recognize the seasonal pollen induced acute sinusitis accompanied by itchy eyes and runny nose. You will need to do some testing to determine the year round airborne allergens that keep your sinuses inflamed. The year round allergens include dust (which are actually mites that live in our skin), animal dander (especially if you have indoor animals) and some molds (like ones living in the dirt of your house plants).
As your sinuses work to filter these allergens out of the air, the allergic reaction takes place in your sinuses, causing swelling, pressure and pain. The same scenario may take place in your inner ear as well where the swelling results in the type of dizziness called vertigo where you feel like either you or the room is spinning. That can results in the sinusitis dizziness allergy connection. If the allergic reaction occurs in your middle ear, you may feel more of the light headed or faintness type of symptoms associated with the term dizziness. Whatever your symptoms, mainly what you want is relief. You can institute some helpful measures on your own. 1. Purify your indoor air
Install an especially efficient air filter in your central air conditioning unit.
At the minimum place a room purifier in your bedroom and run it while you sleep.
2. Move your pets outdoors and clean up your house really well.
As a pet lover myself I realize banning them from the house can be heart wrenching. So at least keep your bedroom as a pet free area so you're not inhaling animal dander all night.
3. If dust allergies are the culprit:
Keep the house cleaned regularly.
Use vacuum cleaners with really good filters.
Put dust proof covers on your pillows and mattress. An allergist can then advise you on the environmental cleanup required. This doctor may order blood tests for allergies that may be very helpful. Once you know what you're allergic to, then you can work more diligently to decrease that allergen in your environment.
However, total avoidance of an airborne allergen is quite difficult. Therefore, allergy skin testing and allergy shots to desensitize you to the offending substance can give you more long lasting and satisfying relief. Alternative health practitioners also utilize other allergy desensitizing measures that are very effective. Consider looking for one in your area. Chiropractors, naturopaths and some physicians use these effective alternative techniques. Once those hidden allergens are revealed you're on the way to losing that sinusitis dizziness allergy connection.
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