BPPV

Question 1

presentation of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Answer 1

vertigo triggered by change in head position
may be associated with nausea
lasts 10-20 seconds
positive dix-hallpike manoeuvre

Question 2

management of BPPV

Answer 2

usually resolves spontaneously weeks to months
epley manoeuvre
medication (betahistine) limited value