What Is Horizontal Bppv

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of horizontal semicircular canal

How common is horizontal canal BPPV?

Lateral canal BPPV is the most common atypical BPPV variant, accounting for about 3-12 percent of cases (Cakir et al, 2006; Korres et al, 2002; Hornibrook, 2004).

What are symptoms of horizontal BPPV?

The main symptoms are represented by recurrent brief and sudden episodes of positional vertigo with nausea and vomit, evoked by turning the head from the supine to the lateral position.