“Tell me exactly when it happens,” Dr. Chen said.

Dr. Chen nodded. She pressed gently under Maya’s eyes and along her forehead. “Tender there?”

– Chronic sinusitis can cause general inflammation in the head, which can irritate the nerve that sends balance signals from your inner ear to your brain.

“So I’m not going crazy,” Maya sighed.

“Great question,” Dr. Chen said. “Here’s how it works.”

Sure! Here’s a useful, real-life style story that explains how sinus issues can cause dizziness—and what to do about it. The Spinning Room

She laughed out loud. It had been sinuses all along.

She wasn’t nauseous, and her ears didn’t ring. But the dizziness lingered, especially when she turned her head quickly. Over the next few days, it got worse. Looking down at her laptop made her feel disconnected, almost floaty. Driving was out of the question.