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    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)



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    1. Fife TD, et al. (2008). Practice parameter: Therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (an evidence-based review). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology, 70(22): 2067–2074.

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    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference December 16, 2010
    Medical Review: Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology


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