Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV)

In this episode, we discuss: 

Are there different types of vertigo? 1:21
What causes BPPV? 2:43
Why do I get BPPV? 3:37
What are the symptoms of BPPV? 3:51
Does BPPV usually only happen once or does it recur? 4:51
Is BPPV dangerous? 5:20
What physical exam is done for BPPV? 5:59
How do you treat BPPV? 7:01
Do I feel completely better after these maneuvers? 8:12
Does BPPV go away on its own? 8:44
Do I need medications for BPPV? 9:00
What resources do you recommend? 9:25

Vestibular.org: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv/
Epley Maneuver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTnV3m4bWDg

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Peer reviewed by Dr. Steve Kahane, Family Physician at Leslie Medical Family Health Organization in North York, Toronto, Canada
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

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