Recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: risk factors and outcomes

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder. It can recur despite successful maneuvers. While various risk factors for recurrence have been investigated, these remain controversial. The aim of this study was to identify potential risk factors for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo recurrence and contribute to the development of preventive treatment strategies.

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Certain risk factors predict BPPV recurrence after successful repositioning; clinicians should identify and counsel high-risk patients accordingly, though specific practice changes depend on the study's findings on which factors are most significant.

Recurrent BPPV is one of the most common causes of dizziness seen in audiology and ENT practice, and a clearer risk-factor profile could guide post-treatment monitoring and patient education.

1. 01Study examined risk factors for BPPV recurrence following successful canalith repositioning maneuvers.
2. 02Published in Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira (DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20260695).
3. 03Focuses on outcomes as well as predictors, providing a longitudinal picture of BPPV recurrence.
4. 04Findings could inform which patients need closer follow-up after initial treatment.
5. 05BPPV recurrence is a clinically important problem given the high prevalence of the condition.

PMID

42715455

DOI

10.1590/1806-9282.20260695.

Journal

Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira

Publication type

research_article

Evidence level

2b

Population

Patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo who had successful canalith repositioning maneuvers

Intervention

Assessment of risk factors following canalith repositioning maneuver for BPPV