ear, nose, and throat disorders
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Introduction
In benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, short (<60 seconds) episodes of vertigo occur with certain head positions. Nausea and nystagmus develop. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment involves canalith repositioning maneuvers. Medications and surgery are rarely, if ever, indicated. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of relapsing otogenic vertigo. It affects people increasingly as they age and can severely affect balance in older adults, leading to potentially injurious falls. 