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Clinical Study of BPPV and the Effectiveness of Canalolith Repositioning Manoeuvre in Subjects of BPPV

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Vertigo is an illusion of motion, either of one self or of the environment. Vertigo in BPPV is a very devastating experience for the patient who experiences it. However, it can be reversible with vestibular rehabilitation, with very good results. A study on 72 patients attending Otoneurology clinic in our hospital, diagnosed as BPPV with history and examination were subjected to DHI (Dizziness Handicap Index) questionnaire prior to and after intervention and results were analyzed. BPPV is more commonly seen in elderly individuals above 45 yrs, females and posterior semi circular canal. A significant improvement was noted in all the three components of DHI index in patients treated with CRM (Canalolith Repositioning Manoeuver) when compared to the patients who received only reassurance. CRM is a very safe and effective treatment of BPPV which has the added advantage of being noninvasive procedure, with excellent results.

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Acknowledgements

We thank the Superintendent of Government ENT Hospital,Hyderabad for allowing us to use the Hospital records in the study and guiding us.We thank all the Faculty Members and Residents of our Hospital for their cooperation in the smooth conduct of the study.We thank the patients and their attendants for their permission to use their data and for their cooperation in the completion of the study.

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Akula, S., Reddy, L.S., Kiran, A.S. et al. Clinical Study of BPPV and the Effectiveness of Canalolith Repositioning Manoeuvre in Subjects of BPPV. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 74, 96–102 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02779-3

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