title: [Diagnosis and management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo].
abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the vestibular labyrinth which should be suspected in all patients with a history of vertigo during changes of head position. The BPPV appears to be caused by free-floating debris in the posterior semicircular canal. The diagnosis is confirmed by eliciting characteristic symptoms during the Dix-Hallpike test. Although the BPPV usually is a self-limited disorder treatment with a specific bedside maneuver is effective and can shorten the duration of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik des Universitätsklinikums Münster.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schmal
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Stoll
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007759:Labyrinth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D020347:Lithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D012665:Semicircular Canals / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014717:Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*