BPPV Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
disorder of the inner ear
repeated episodes of positional vertigo
2
Q
what can precipitate BPPV?
A
head injury
prolonged recumbent position
ear surgery
inner ear pathology
3
Q
most common cause of vertigo in GP
A
BPPV
4
Q
age affected
A
5-7 decade
women
5
Q
usual course
A
relapsing-remitting
can recover spontaneously
recurrence common
6
Q
what is done to demonstrate BPPV?
A
dix-hallpike test
7
Q
managing BPPV
A
watchful waiting
epley manoeuvre
brandt-daroff exercises
8
Q
meniere’s disease symptoms
A
episodes of vertigo
aural fullness
tinnitus
fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss
9
Q
treating meniere’s
A
prochlorperazine
cyclizine
betahistine
