Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) 

Exam Cram

• Vertigo brought on by head turning, lasting seconds

• Pathophysiology: little stones stuck in lymph fluid in inner ear semi-circular canals, responsible for balance

• Ix: Dix-Hallpike Maneouvre

• Mx: Epley Maneouvre (NNT 2), can be repeated by vertiginous physio

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