ArticleAudiology research2021
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in COVID-19.
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- Risk factors and a nomogram model for recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a multicenter cross-sectional study.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- COVID-19 and Vestibular Symptoms and Assessment: A Review.Audiology & neuro-otology · 2024Review
- The Review of Ophthalmic Symptoms in COVID-19.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Review
- IL-6 Serum Levels in COVID-19 Patients With Vertigo.Cureus · 2023Article
- Could vertigo be a post-COVID-19 sequela or presenting symptom?The Egyptian journal of neurology, psychiatry and neurosurgery · 2023Article
- Neuro-otological Symptoms: An Atypical Aspect of COVID-19 Disease.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2022Article
- Therapeutic Approaches to the Neurologic Manifestations of COVID-19.Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics · 2022Article
- Utilization of the Lempert Maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Emergency Department.Cureus · 2022Article
- Change in Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo During COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of general medicine · 2022Article
- Neuro-ophthalmic Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Its Vaccination: A Narrative Review.Journal of ophthalmic & vision researchReview
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this article is to describe BPPV in COVID-19 patients by discussing the possible mechanisms underlying the onset of this vertigo.
methodsWe studied eight patients (4 F, 4 M, aged between 44 and 69 years) with COVID-19 infections complaining of vertigo. Patients were evaluated at the end of infection with an accurate clinical history, and the investigation of spontaneous, positional and positioning nystagmus.
resultsThe vestibular findings showed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in all the patients. Three patients had a mild phenotype of the COVID infection, whereas five subjects were hospitalized for the COVID infection and in three cases intensive care was required. Vestibular evaluation showed an involvement of posterior semicircular canals in five patients and horizontal in three. Three patients were treated with the Epley maneuver, two with Semont, one with Lempert and two with Gufoni maneuvers.
conclusionsWe hypothesize that BPPV in COVID-19 infections can be relate to drugs, prolonged bed rest and to direct damage by viral infection on the peripheral vestibular system and in particular on the otolitic membrane due to the cytopathic effect of the virus and to the inflammatory response. Studies on large series of patients are needed to confirm our preliminary observation and to better evaluate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying BPPV in these patients.
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