What should you know about seasonal vertigo?

Heat, dehydration, respiratory infections, allergies, and disrupted routines may coincide with episodes, but the season itself does not identify the cause. [Vertigo](/symptoms/vertigo/) can arise from the inner ear or from migraine-related changes. Positional episodes may fit [Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo](/conditions/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/), while ear pressure or hearing changes can occur with [Meniere's Disease](/conditions/menieres-disease/) or a [Middle Ear Infection](/conditions/middle-ear-infection/).

Describe whether the room spins, how long each episode lasts, what movement triggers it, and whether nausea, headache, ringing, hearing loss, fever, or neurological symptoms occur. These details help distinguish patterns, including [Migraine](/conditions/migraine/).

Sit or lie still in a safe place, move your head slowly, and avoid driving, heights, machinery, and alcohol until balance returns. Drink fluids if you can do so safely, and reduce visual stimulation. Keep a record of timing, posture, illness, headache, ear symptoms, and possible seasonal exposures.

Arrange a clinical assessment for repeated or new episodes. Depending on the pattern, a clinician may discuss balance exercises, medicines, or an [Epley Manoeuvre](/treatments/minor-procedures/epley-manoeuvre/) when positional vertigo is suspected.

Seek emergency help for vertigo with facial drooping, one-sided weakness or numbness, trouble speaking, new severe headache, fainting, chest pain, inability to walk, or sudden hearing loss. Seek prompt review for persistent vomiting, fever with severe ear pain, or symptoms after a head injury.

Ask what pattern your symptoms suggest, whether your ears or medicines need checking, which movements or activities are unsafe, and whether a manoeuvre or vestibular rehabilitation could help.