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    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)



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    American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
    1650 Diagonal Road
    Alexandria, VA  22314-2857
    Phone: (703) 836-4444
    Web Address: www.entnet.org
     

    The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. Its Web site includes information for the general public on ENT disorders.


    American Hearing Research Foundation
    8 South Michigan Avenue
    Suite 1205
    Chicago, IL  60603-4539
    Phone: (312) 726-9670
    Fax: (312) 726-9695
    Web Address: www.american-hearing.org
     

    The American Hearing Research Foundation helps pay for research into hearing and balance disorders and also helps to educate the public about these disorders. On their website you can find general information on many common ear disorders, including descriptions, causes, diagnoses, and treatments. References are also included as a source for further information. The American Hearing Research Foundation also publishes a newsletter, available by subscription, as well as a number of pamphlets on a variety of topics.


    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersNational Institutes of Health
    31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
    Bethesda, MD  20892-2320
    Phone: 1-800-241-1044
    TDD: 1-800-241-1055
    Fax: (301) 402-0018
    Email: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
    Web Address: www.nidcd.nih.gov
     

    The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, advances research in all aspects of human communication and helps people who have communication disorders. The website has information about hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.


    Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)
    P.O. Box 13305
    Portland, OR  97213-0305
    Phone: 1-800-837-8428
    Phone: (503) 229-7705
    Fax: (503) 229-8064
    Web Address: www.vestibular.org
     

    This organization provides information and support for people with dizziness, balance disorders, and related hearing problems. A quarterly newsletter, fact sheets, booklets, videotapes, a list of other members in your area, and information about centers and doctors specializing in balance disorders are all available to members.




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