EFFECTIVENESS OF EPLEY’S MANEUVER IN POSTERIOR CANAL BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine effectiveness Epley’s maneuver in curing posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Methods: This a single-center, hospital-based, prospective observational involving total 51 patients diagnosed with BPPV. diagnosis BPPV confirmed by Dix–Hallpike’s (DHM). were treated using maneuver. followed on 4th, 10th, 30th, and 180th days after initial consultation. response DHM recorded each follow-up visit. Results: Among enrolled participants, 47 did not have any complaints related giddiness post treatment. Thus, treating semicircular at 6 months 92.16%. Overall, 5 participants (10.6%) who cured first visit had recurrence 1-month As duration increased, quality-of-life score decreased, indicating that felt better or relieved from symptoms time. On visits day 4, 10, 1 month, maneuver, it 43.1%, 72.5%, 88.2%, 92.2%, respectively, for those negative DHM. Conclusion: is an effective treatment modality shows significant improvement quality life such low rates.