Open AccessClinicoepidemiology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in Nigerian
Author(s) -
Waheed Atilade Adegbiji,
Toye Gabriel Olajide,
Olawale Olubi,
Oyebanji Anthony Olajuyin,
Adebayo AbdulAkeem Aluko
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_555_19
Subject(s) - benign paroxysmal positional vertigo , medicine , posterior semicircular canal , vertigo , nystagmus , etiology , pediatrics , surgery , audiology
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is poorly reported in developing countries. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, aetiology, and comorbid illnesses of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in our center.