Has anyone gotten dizzy and light headed when coughing, even though you have good oxygen levels?

[Dizzycoughing]

I almost collapsed tonight when going into another room. I held in to the door frame so I did not go down. My legs were really wobbly, it was quite scarry.

[AirIsUnderrated]

Poor you. It’s possible to hyperventilate with coughing and that can make you dizzy. Could that be the reason? Did your fingers tingle?

[Dizzycoughing in reply to AirIsUnderrated]

I did not feel tingling in my fingers. Not sure about hyperventilating being problem but I will ask my polmonologist tomorrow on our phone call visit.

Thank you for your response.

[hilary39]

I get dizzy and lightheaded from asthma and coughing but could be good to see a GP and make sure nothing else is going on. Sometimes low iron and things like that can make you underlyingly weak so that when you have something like a coughing spell you get dizzy out of nowhere.

[Dizzycoughing in reply to hilary39]

I have just had a good blood work up last week when I went to the ER. Nothing showed up. I have lung nodules, scarring in lower left lobe and increased air trappings that showed in my cat scan on Thursday, they were higher in this scan. I am not expelling as much air as I am bringing in which might be the issue.

I have a tele visit with my Dr tomorrow. If he sheds any light on it I will post it.

Thank you for your response.

[Jjude1003]

Getting light headed/dizzy can be a side effect of the inhalers. I definitely experience it.

[Thebird]

Hi, I am new here. I was experiencing dizziness and lightheaded symptoms on a regular basis. Mine would happen behind the the wheel of a vehicle. I had to take a leave of absence from work. My Dr added yet another inhaler and it seams to be helping.

[Dizzycoughing in reply to Thebird]

What inhalers are you on?

[Thebird]

I am on:

Combivent for rescue

Spiriva for maintenance

Advair HFA for maintenance

Qvar for maintenance

Qvar is my most recent and it really seams to help. I’m on 80mg 2 puffs 2x a day. It is difficult to use with an spacer, but it can be done.

If you notice it’s 4 inhalers in 2 classes, I mention that because insurance prefers the formulary drugs. My doctor had to get Qvar approved, otherwise it’s $360 per month.

I hope that helps!

[Hidden]

Not uncommon. The increased pressure in your chest with the coughing can have these effects. It is generally just physiology but this can also be a sign of low blood pressure. It is recommended to see Doctor for proper Diagnosis. Also Try not to be driving of standing when those terrible coughs come on.