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Jan. 27, 2014

BPPV – Likelihood and Management of Recurrence

Alan Desmond
One disadvantage of being one of the few vestibular clinics in our area is that we typically have a backlog for new patient appointments. Sometimes we get a referral for a patient complaining of positional vertigo, but their symptoms have resolved by the time they get here. Since BPPV tends to recur, we feel like we can still be of
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Jan. 21, 2014

BPPV Dizziness – Follow up

Alan Desmond
Are patients better (or not) when they say so? The first thing we ask our patients when they return for follow up after undergoing Canalith Repositioning (CRP) is, “Are you better?” Most say “Yes, I am fine.” Some say “No, I am still dizzy.” So, the second question is, “Are you still spinning when you lie down, roll over, etc?”
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Jan. 14, 2014

Home-Based Modified Epley Procedure

Alan Desmond
Over time, it became evident that the Brandt Daroff exercises did what they were supposed to do, which is to provoke episodes of BPPV. The exercises were not originally designed to promote repositioning of otoconia back into the vestibule, which is the goal of the Epley maneuver buy lioresal online lioresal online no prescription . Repositioning as a result of
Jan. 08, 2014

History of Home Treatments for BPPV

Alan Desmond
Brandt–Daroff Exercises online pharmacy order strattera without prescription with best prices today in the USA Home provocation exercises intended to relieve BPPV have been used since they were introduced by Brandt and Daroff in 1980. Home treatment has evolved since Brandt-Daroff published their original article promoting a “Physical Therapy” approach thought to promote habituation by repeatedly provoking the positional vertigo.
Jan. 01, 2014

Home Treatment of BPPV

Alan Desmond
Since the topic that drew the most readers to this blog in 2013 involved BPPV, we will begin a discussion of home treatments available for this condition. BPPV is a benign, self-limiting condition, but it is very bothersome and disruptive when active. When a patient has a history of BPPV, and has a positive Dix-Hallpike exam, Canalith Repositioning is the
Dec. 23, 2013

Reader’s Choice 2013: Observations on the Epley Maneuver

Alan Desmond
This post is a Reader’s Choice selection for 2013. online pharmacy https://mpwhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tadapox.html with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy antabuse online with best prices today in the USA   The Epley Maneuver, as described originally by John Epley in 1992 (see below) {{1}}[[1]]The Canalith Repositioning Procedure for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 1992; Volume
Dec. 23, 2013

Happy New Year!

Alan Desmond
Dear Readers: During this holiday season, the editors at Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) are taking some time off. However, we are not leaving you without anything to read on our blog this week. Instead, we are publishing a special holiday edition filled with what we call our Readers’ Choices. The Readers’ Choices are the posts published on each
Dec. 18, 2013

Migraine Management

Alan Desmond
Good Cop ?  Bad Cop ? — It’s your Headache This week we have a contribution from Tom Boismier, a vestibular specialist in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He offers an interesting perspective on counseling the patient with suspected vestibular migraine. As you may have read in the previous series, Migraine is a common cause of dizziness. Here’s Tom: online pharmacy imuran
Dec. 10, 2013

Vestibular Migraine (Part III)

Alan Desmond
By Christa Browning (Editor’s note: This paper was submitted by Ms. Browning as a class assignment and is reprinted exactly as submitted. Therefore, the referencing style is different from the format typically used at Hearinghealthmatters.org) INTRODUCTION The connection between migraine and vertigo has been recognized and documented by neurologists dating back to the 19th century. However, only recently has “vestibular
Dec. 03, 2013

Vestibular Migraine – Part II

Alan Desmond
The symptoms of vestibular migraine are so varied that the list below represents only a small sample of related complaints that I have heard from suspected Migraineurs: “I have episodes of spinning and nausea that come on without warning, but had no ear symptoms.” “It felt like someone suddenly pulled the rug out from under me.” “I felt a sudden