Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo; efficacy of vestibular sedative versus Epley manoeuvre

ABSTRACT

To compare the efficacy of Vestibular sedative versus Epley manoeuvre in the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Interventional Quasi experimental study. This study was conducted in ENT OPD Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi from 1st January 2008 till 30th June 2008. In this study out of 30 cases managed by vestibular sedative, 10 cases showed complete relief of symptoms after 01 month. Out of 30 cases managed by Epley manoeuvre, 28 cases showed complete recovery after 01 month. The results were compared by Chi square test, as the data was mainly qualitative in nature. The results of both the groups were compared on day 3, day 7 and day 30, which revealed that Epley manoeuvre, is more effective than vestibular sedative in treatment of BPPV. Epley manoeuvre is more effective than vestibular sedative for treating the patients of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo