Transcription of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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Vestibular Disorders Association Page 1 of 10 PO Box 13305 Portland, OR 97213 fax: (503) 229-8064 (800) 837-8428 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) By Timothy C. Hain, MD, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois; and the Vestibular Disorders Association Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the inner ear s vestibular system, which is a vital part of maintaining balance. BPPV is Benign , meaning that it is not life-threatening nor generally progressive. BPPV produces a sensation of spinning called Vertigo that is both Paroxysmal and Positional , meaning it occurs suddenly and with a change in head position.
© Vestibular Disorders Association www.vestibular.org Page 2 of 10 Subtypes of BPPV are distinguished by the particular semicircular canal involved and whether the ...
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