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  • Title: [Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo in the general ear, nose, and throat clinic].
    Author: Marín Garrido C, Fraile Rodrigo JJ, Alfaro García J, Damborenea Tajada J, Llorente Arenas EM, Ortiz García A, Naya Gálvez MJ, Carmen Sampériz L.
    Journal: Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp; 2000; 51(1):14-8. PubMed ID: 10799926.
    Abstract:
    Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo is a common disease which may be caused by abnormal movement of utricular debris in the posterior semicircular canal. It is diagnosed by the Dix-Hallpike positional maneuver eliciting vertigo and nystagmus. Treatment generally consists of physical exercises with the Epley or Semont maneuvers. We review 43 consecutive patients diagnosed as BPPV in the last year and treated with physical therapy (Epley maneuvers). Results were very good, with a cure rate of 88.37% (53.5% after a single maneuver). Physical therapy is an effective treatment for BPPV.
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