Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Prevention
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Prevention
In most cases, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV) cannot be prevented. However, some cases may result from head injuries. Wearing a helmet when bicycling, motorcycling, playing baseball, or doing other sports activities can protect you from a head injury and BPPV.
| Last updated: | January 29, 2007 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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