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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV is an inner ear disorder which produces a sensation of motion and loss of balance. It is a sensory disturbance involving the semi-circular canal of the ear which acts a gyroscope (device for measuring or maintaining orientation) and normally maintains balance. BPPV is the most common vestibular disorder and can be treated with meclizine and the Eppley maneuver.

Top Resources on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

• Mayo Clinic: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Wikipedia: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• Johns Hopkins Neurology & Neurosurgery: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• familydoctor.org: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• eMedicineHealth: Benign Positional Vertigo
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Topic Overview
• eMedicine: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• The Merck Manuals: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Benign Postural or Positional Vertigo)
• Patient UK: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• WrongDiagnosis: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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