{"id":2421,"date":"2022-01-12T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=2421"},"modified":"2022-02-23T17:19:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T23:19:00","slug":"nasal-polyps-dizziness-whats-the-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/nasal-polyps-dizziness-whats-the-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal Polyps &amp; Dizziness: What\u2019s the Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/ent\/ear\/dizziness-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experiencing dizziness<\/a>? If so, there are many possible causes, one of which is, perhaps surprisingly, nasal polyps. Below we review how nasal polyps can contribute to feelings of dizziness and how to find relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Nasal Polyps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-sinus-pressure-2-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"Sinus ache causing very paintful headache. Unhealthy woman in pain. Sharp strong sore. Sinus pain, sinus pressure, sinusitis. Sad woman holding her nose and head because sinus pain\" class=\"wp-image-2423\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-sinus-pressure-2-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-sinus-pressure-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-sinus-pressure-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-sinus-pressure-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasal polyps are soft, painless, benign (noncancerous) growths that form on the lining of the nasal or sinus tissues. While small polyps usually don\u2019t cause symptoms, larger ones can. Possible symptoms of nasal polyps \u2013 aside from dizziness \u2013 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>Congestion<\/li><li>Postnasal drip<\/li><li>Decreased sense of smell or taste<\/li><li>Facial pain or pressure<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Toothache<\/li><li>Snoring<\/li><li>Frequent nosebleeds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nasal polyps most often occur in people who experience chronic nasal inflammation, usually caused by allergies or frequent sinus infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Nasal Polyps Cause Dizziness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The nasal and sinus passageways are closely linked to the function of the ear, which contains the vestibular system. The vestibular system is responsible for helping you balance. The link between the nasal and sinus passageways and the vestibular system is the Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the back of the throat, allowing fluid to drain and air pressure to equalize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/ent\/nose\/nasal-polyps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a polyp forms in the nose or sinuses<\/a>, it can press on the Eustachian tubes, blocking them and causing negative pressure in the middle ear. This can lead to dizziness and vertigo (a spinning sensation). When the Eustachian tubes aren\u2019t working properly, it is known as Eustachian tube dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Dizziness Caused by Nasal Polyps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent dizziness caused by nasal polyps is to manage the underlying condition that leads to nasal polyps. If you suffer from allergies, this could mean practicing avoidance of known allergens, taking an antihistamine or undergoing immunotherapy. If you suffer from frequent sinus infections, this means using saline rinses, taking antibiotics or, if necessary, getting surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Nasal Polyps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/nasal-polyps\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351888\" target=\"_blank\">Nasal polyps<\/a> are most often treated with corticosteroids. These can be taken orally or as a nasal spray. If the polyps don\u2019t respond to medications, they may need to be surgically removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with an expert in nasal polyps, call the experts at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mwhearing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Hearing<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/celebrating-our-minnesota-monthly-top-doctors-2024\/\" class=\"related-post\">MWENT Physicians Named Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly Magazine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/the-future-is-hear-event-an-inaugural-event\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Future is hEAR: An Inaugural Event<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/empowering-conversations-about-hearing-health-enhancing-life-through-better-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Empowering Conversations About Hearing Health: Enhancing Life Through Better Hearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you experiencing dizziness? If so, there are many possible causes, one of which is, perhaps surprisingly, nasal polyps. Below we review how nasal polyps can contribute to feelings of dizziness and how to find relief. What Are Nasal Polyps? 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