anyone get dizzy after nebulizing huff coughing

Posted by grammyvictoria @grammyvictoria, 1 day ago

I didnt see any discussions about this so I'm going to ask. I often/usually get dizzy after neb and then do huff cough-- pretty dizzy for a few minutes, then it goes.
When I mentioned to my pretty uninformative pulmonologist he said maybe I should see a neurologist.
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kimmiek | @kimmiek | 1 day ago

I've always gotten dizzy after nebulizer. I thought it was just one of the side effects for me. My Dr. told me it could happen. You might want to ask your primary care Dr.

scoop | @scoop | 1 day ago

Perhaps you are breathing too hard. Try slower more controlled breaths, like Emily.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 1 day ago

@grammyvictoria Are you nebulizing just sodium, or albuterol too? Albuterol can cause dizziness, some people can substitute 2 puffs on an inhaler for the neb, or use levalbuterol, which is better tolerated by many. And are you breathing naturally while you neb? Sometimes when people neb, they hyperventilate, which can make you dizzy.

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