Herman Guild Manayil John1
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common disorders of the vestibular system, which maybe unilateral or involve both labyrinths. It can be effectively treated by Canalith Repositioning Manoeuvers (CRM), but lack of awareness leads to delay in effective treatment.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Study was conducted in a tertiary care center where 184 patients with BPPV were subjected to positional test and CRM.
RESULTS
M:F ratio was 1:2.1. 85% of BPPV patients were relieved of symptoms with one sitting of CRM.
CONCLUSION
CRM is very effective in treatment of BPPV. General practitioners and specialists should be more educated about this condition, which will reduce the delay in correct diagnosis and proper treatment.
KEYWORDS
Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Canalith Repositioning Manoeuver.
