Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common cause of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)? *
2. Which manoeuvre is commonly used to diagnose BPPV? *
3. What symptom characterises BPPV? *
4. What duration is typical for a vertigo episode in BPPV? *
5. What type of nystagmus is seen during a positive Dix-Hallpike test? *
6. What is the initial management for BPPV? *
7. Which semicircular canal is most commonly affected in BPPV? *
8. What is the most common age group affected by BPPV? *
9. Which of the following features would suggest an alternative diagnosis to BPPV? *
10. What is the recurrence rate of BPPV after successful treatment? *
11. Which condition must be excluded before diagnosing BPPV? *
12. What is the role of MRI in BPPV management? *
13. What advice is given after performing the Epley manoeuvre? *
14. Which medication is sometimes used short-term for symptom relief in BPPV? *
15. What role do antihistamines play in BPPV? *
16. How is the diagnosis of BPPV confirmed? *
17. What is the typical prognosis of BPPV with treatment? *
18. How long does it usually take for symptoms to resolve after Epley manoeuvre? *
19. What is a less common but alternative repositioning manoeuvre for BPPV? *
20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of BPPV? *