Relationship between the affected ear in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and habitual head-lying side during bedrest
Journal of Laryngology and Otology, cilt.120, sa.7, ss.534-536, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 120 Sayı: 7
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s002221510600082x
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Laryngology and Otology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.534-536
- Anahtar Kelimeler: vertigo, posture, posterior semicircular canal, sleep
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: To assess the association between the habitual head position during bedrest and the affected ear in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Study design: Prospective trial of patients with active BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal, confirmed on physical examination. Methods: Seventy-five patients were asked to explain the head position and lying side they were accustomed to before falling asleep in bed. Results: Fifty patients (67 per cent) habitually adopted a lateral head position during bedrest. The ear affected by BPPV was found to be consistent with the head-lying side during bedrest in 43 cases (86 per cent) (29 cases for the right ear and 14 cases for the left ear). Conclusion: Habitual lateral head-positioning during bedrest can be a major factor leading to the development of BPPV in the ipsilateral ear. © 2006 JLO (1984) Limited.