Research in Vestibular Science

Treatment in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Factors that Affect Successful Treatment Outcome: Dae Bo Shim; Res Vestib Sci. 2023;22(1):1-6. Published online March 13, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2023.22.1.1

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Abstract PDF: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common etiology of benign vestibulopathy. Various treatments for BPPV have been developed, and appropriate treatments for each subtype of BPPV have been provided and used in accordance with clinical practice guidelines published by the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in 2008 and 2017. Although many therapeutic maneuvers have been reported to show high success rates in the treatment of BPPV patients, some cases are not effective even by appropriate therapeutic maneuvers. This article reviews various factors affecting the successful treatment of BPPV patients.

Vestibular Migraine: A Recent Update on Diagnosis and Treatment: Young Seo Kim, Hak Seung Lee; Res Vestib Sci. 2022;21(3):67-74. Published online September 15, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2022.21.3.67

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Abstract PDF: Vestibular migraine (VM) is a variant of migraine resulting in vestibular symptoms in addition to symptoms typical of migraine. However, without a biomarker or a complete understanding of the pathophysiology, VM remains underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Therefore, the diagnosis of VM is still challenging. Meanwhile, VM should be clearly differentiated from other similar diseases. Here, we highlight these challenges, discuss common vestibular symptoms and clinical presentations in VM, and review the current aspects of its clinical diagnosis and evaluation. The concepts related to the treatment of VM are also discussed.

Medical Treatment of Nonvascular Central Vertigo: Seo-Young Choi, Kwang-Dong Choi; Res Vestib Sci. 2021;20(3):75-80. Published online September 15, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2021.20.3.75

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Abstract PDF: Central vertigo is the common symptom resulting from abnormalities in the central nervous system, caused by various diseases, which include neurodegenerative, vascular, inflammation, infection, tumor, paraneoplastic, toxic, or metabolic disorders. Since the treatment of central vertigo depends on the causes, an accurate diagnosis should be preceded the treatment through a detailed neurotologic examination and laboratory evaluation. Also, it is important to identify and document the neurologic findings accompanied by central vertigo, because some medication focuses on the ocular motor abnormalities as nystagmus or saccadic intrusion. Here, we will review the medical treatment for central vertigo.

The Effect, Compliance and Satisfaction of Customized Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Single Center Experience: Hyung Lee, Hyun Ah Kim; Res Vestib Sci. 2019;18(1):14-18. Published online March 15, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2019.18.1.14

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Objectives
Over the last decades, numerous studies on the effect of vestibular rehabilitation (VR) have been reported in western countries, but there has been no report about real experiences of customized VR in Korea. The aim of this study was to analyze of the efficacy, compliance and satisfaction in patients with acute and chronic dizziness.
Methods
Patients with dizziness were treated with a customized VR at least 4 weeks. Subjects were assessed before and after at least 4 weeks of customized VR for visual analogue scale (VAS) and disability scale (DS). Patients were asked to score the satisfaction of their treatment as 1 (very poor) to 5 (excellent). Compliance to exercise program were graded as 1 (regularly performed), 2 (frequently performed), or 3 (rarely performed).
Results
Thirty-two patients with dizziness were included. Diagnosis of patients were vestibular migraine (n=5), Meniere’s disease (n=2), vestibular neuritis (n=10), persistent perceptual positional dizziness (n=10), bilateral vestibulopathy (n=3), and central dizziness (n=2). Mean VAS and DS before VR were 15.3 and 2.4, respectively. Mean VAS and DS after VR were 4.5 and 0.7, respectively. Significant improvements in VAS and DS were observed after VR (p=0.00). Mean treatment satisfaction score was 3.3±1.0 and mean compliance score was 2.3±0.8. Satisfaction to VR showed positive correlation with patient’s compliance. (p=0.00, r=0.644)
Conclusions
Significant improvements were seen in symptom and disability in patients with acute and chronic dizziness after customized VR. Patients showed moderate compliance to exercise program and overall satisfaction was fair.

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Treatment of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension: Jung-Ick Byun, Sang Beom Kim; Res Vestib Sci. 2017;16(3):73-79. Published online September 15, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2017.16.3.73

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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common feature of sympathetic autonomic dysfunction and can lead to lightheadedness, weakness, dizziness, and syncope. It is defined as decrease in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mm Hg within 3 minutes of standing. OH is associated with an increased incidence of cerebrovascular disease, myocardial infarction, and mortality. Non-pharmacological treatments may alleviate OH-related symptoms; however, are not sufficient when used alone. Pharmacological treatment is essential in managing OH. In this review, we aimed to discuss non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options for OH.

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Classification of Chronic Dizziness in Elderly People and Relation with Falls
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Update of Treatment for Horizontal Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Evidence-Based Approach: Dae Bo Shim; Res Vestib Sci. 2017;16(2):47-52. Published online June 15, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2017.16.2.47

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Abstract PDF: Horizontal canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (HC-BPPV) can be classified as either the geotropic or apogeotropic subtype by the pattern of nystagmus triggered by supine head roll test. Most studies have reported the geotropic subtype as a more common pathophysiology in HC-BPPV than the apogeotropic subtype. According to the BPPV clinical practice guideline provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and American Academy of Neurology in 2008, variations of the roll maneuver (Lempert maneuver of barbecue roll maneuver) are the most widely published treatments for HC-BPPV. In addition, various treatment techniques including Gufoni maneuver, Vannuchi-Asprella liberatory maneuver and forced prolonged positioning have been applied for HC-BPPV. However, the guideline failed to provide specific treatment guidelines for HC-BPPV based on evidence-based researches since only Class IV data on HC-BPPV treatment were available at the point of 2008 when the BPPV clinical practice guideline was published. This review article focused on the evidences of the efficacy of various maneuvers in the treatment of HC-BPPV published after the BPPV clinical practice guidelines of 2008.

Review for Update on Vestibular Rehabilitation: Eun Ju Jeon; Res Vestib Sci. 2016;15(2):31-38. Published online June 15, 2016

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Abstract PDF: Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is valuable tool to manage balance problem in various kinds of diseases. Over the last decades, numerous studies on the effect of VR have been reported. Recently, systematic analysis integrating the individual studies have been tried and the results suggest that VR is safe and effective management for the acute/chronic and unilateral/bilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction, and also for the elderly people. VR relieves dizziness and improves gaze stability, postural stability, parameters of gait, and activities of daily living. Currently released "Clinical practice guideline of VR on peripheral vestibular dysfunction" support and assist the use of VR in clinical field. More research is needed to develop uniform evaluation tool to measure the symptomatic and functional status of the patients and individualized efficient rehabilitation programs. It is expected that device for VR incorporating new technologies such as virtual reality will be developed in near future.

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