Background: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is the most frequent vestibular disorder characterized by brief episodes of vertigo caused by changes in the position of a person’s head. It significantly affects the quality of life of elderly patients by interrupting their daily activities.
Methodology: The study was conducted at the Department of E.N.T, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. Sixty patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Patients were evaluated through proper history taking using a proforma and clinical examination. The Dizziness Handicap Inventory scoring system was used, and baseline (pre-treatment) scores were recorded. Patients were asked to come back after 3 weeks for follow-up (post-treatment) and then after 3 months for further follow-up.
Results: The mean age of subjects in the Epley’s manoeuvre group was 43.60 years, while it was 40.97 years in the Brandt Daroff’s exercise group. Among skilled workers in this study, tailors were most often affected, and the vibration associated with their work may be considered as one of the etiologies. The mean total symptom scores decreased in both treatment groups after the study period. There was a considerable reduction in the scores of physical, emotional, and functional symptoms in both groups. A marked reduction in emotional scores was observed in group I compared to group II in the post-treatment and follow-up assessments.
Conclusion: Epley’s manoeuvre is superior in relieving vertigo in patients with BPPV compared to Brandt Daroff’s exercise.
