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What is the definition of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
Benign recurrent vertigo (BRV), also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is a common disorder affecting up to 2% of the adult population. The majority of individuals with chronic recurrent vertigo have no identifiable cause, no progression of the disorder, and no other neurologic or auditory signs. Many families have multiple affected individuals, suggesting familial transmission of the disorder with moderate to high penetrance (summary by Lee et al., 2006).
What are the alternative names for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
  • BPPV
  • Familial benign recurrent vertigo
  • Familial vestibulopathy
Who are the top Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Local Doctors?
Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otolaryngology
Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

ENT & Allergy In Delaware LLC-Limestone

1941 Limestone Road, Suite 210, 
Wilmington, DE 
Languages Spoken:
English

Michael Teixido is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Teixido is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Myringotomy. Dr. Teixido is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery and American Board Of Otolaryngology.

Distinguished in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Elizabeth Redd is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Redd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Meniere Disease.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otolaryngology
Elite in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

MUSC Health ENT At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, 
Mount Pleasant, SC 
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, French
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

**Habib G. Rizk, M.D., MSc**, grew up in Beirut, Lebanon. He attended the French Faculty of Medicine at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. He pursued an Otolaryngology - Head \& Neck Surgery residency at Htel-Dieu de France Hospital in Beirut, followed by a one-year Otologic Medicine and Surgery Fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Teixido and a two-year Neurotology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Rizk's interests pertain to all areas of otology and neurotology with a specific focus on medical and surgical management of vestibular disorders. He is an associate professor in the MUSC department of Otolaryngology, Head \& Neck Surgery, and is the Director of the Multidisciplinary Vestibular Program. Dr. Rizk is currently on the board of directors and is vice-president of the Vestibular Disorders Association. He is a member of the Brny society and a fellow of the American Neurotology Society. He is also a member of the American Balance Society and of the Otology and Neurotology Education Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Clinical Trials?
Association Between Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and Vitamin D Deficiency ; Sohag University Hospital Experience.

Summary: Association between Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and Vitamin D deficiency

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Evaluating the Efficacy of Epley Maneuver in the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Summary: The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Epley maneuver versus a sham maneuver in treating patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with BPPV. The main questions that the study aims to answer are: * What is the mean difference in Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) scores between patients receiving the Epley maneuver and those receiving the sham ma...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center