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Practical approach to the management of dizzy patients

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology volume 29, pages 49–55 (2013)Cite this article

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Introduction

Dizziness is a common symptom that may be caused by diverse pathologies. It requires a multidisciplinary approach and comprehensive workup to diagnose and treat the cause. A practical and simplified approach is presented.

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After reading this article you should be able to: (1) Remember the basics of balance control; (2) Assess a dizzy patient in the office; (3) Be familiar with available vestibular tests and the clinical yield of each; (4) Plan a practical workup algorithm; (5) Differentiate between the common causes of dizziness; (6) Know the current management strategies; (7) Understand the concepts of vestibular rehab.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Ain Shams University, 2 Fayoum St. Heliopolis, 11341, Cairo, Egypt

    Ossama I. Mansour MD

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Correspondence to Ossama I. Mansour MD.

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Mansour, O.I. Practical approach to the management of dizzy patients. Egypt J Otolaryngol 29, 49–55 (2013). https://doi.org/10.7123/01.EJO.0000422795.12899.35

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