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Clinical Practice Update Part II: Considerations for Treatment and Management of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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Purpose of review

Although benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can be diagnosed and treated at bedside with positional testing and maneuvers, clinicians need to be aware of complications of maneuvers and factors that influence the treatment and education of BPPV. Appropriate integration of supplemental factors when managing BPPV will empower the clinician and may optimize treatment.

Recent findings

When treating BPPV, clinicians need to be aware of pathologies that mimic BPPV, precautions when treating BPPV, complications of treatment maneuvers, and assistive devices used for treating BPPV. Understanding aspects in addition to the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV allows the clinician to provide comprehensive care and fully treat BPPV.

Summary

The purpose of this manuscript is to simplify education that is related to BPPV, outside of diagnosis and treatment maneuvers, and increase awareness to supplemental information related to BPPV for all healthcare providers.

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Nogi, A.L., Fischer, A., Ludwig, D. et al. Clinical Practice Update Part II: Considerations for Treatment and Management of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Curr Treat Options Neurol 25, 355–368 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11940-023-00764-5

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