Computerized Testing of the Vestibular Patient
3 Computerized Testing of the Vestibular Patient Randy Judson and Jessica Galatioto Introduction A careful and thorough history is the most important part of the differential diagnosis of a vestibular…
Meniere’s Disease
7 Meniere’s Disease Sujana S. Chandrasekhar Introduction Meniere’s disease is a syndrome classically characterized by a quadrad of symptoms occurring episodically: aural fullness, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), roaring tinnitus,…
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
8 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Judith White Introduction Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a commonly recognized vestibular disorder. Earlier estimates of the incidence of BPPV range from 10.71 to…
Migraines As a Source of Vestibular Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
16 Migraines As a Source of Vestibular Disorders: Diagnosis and Management Ana H. Kim and Michele M. Gandolfi Introduction Migraine and vertigo are two common neurologic complaints in the general…
Aging: Balance and Vestibular Disorders
14 Aging: Balance and Vestibular Disorders Yael Raz Introduction Dizziness is a very common complaint among older adults. In the over-60 population, 18.2% of community-dwelling adults have a 1-year prevalence…
