Introduction: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurs due to displacement of utricular statocone debris in a disorganized fashion towards the semicircular canal, which remains floating in the endolymph. This process is triggered by changes in the head position, which usually occurs when get out or turning over in bed, triggering sudden episodes of dizziness. The prevalence is higher in females and in patients older than 40 years.
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Vestibular and auditory disorders
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FuenteInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology