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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Vertigo (BPPV) ... POSITIONAL VERTIGO ... in head-hanging position ... #BPPV #Vestibular ... #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
• Head Position ... vertigo (vestibular ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... #Vertigo #diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... neuritis); positive
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
positional vertigo ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Vestibular neuritis ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... #differential #diagnosis