Abstract:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a kind of peripheral vestibular disease induced by the change of head position relative to the direction of gravity, and is characterized by recurrent transient vertigo and characteristic nystagmus. It is self-limiting and easy to recur. Elderly patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo have a long clinical course and a high recurrence rate. Treatment for elderly patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the same with the treatment for general population. Through accurate diagnosis and encouraging patients to receive treatment as early as possible after the onset of symptoms, their quality of life can be improved.

Key words:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, The elderly, Diagnosis, Otolith reposition

摘要：

良性阵发性位置性眩晕是一种相对于重力方向的头位变化所诱发的、以反复发作的短暂性眩晕和特征性眼球震颤为表现的外周性前庭疾病，是最常见的外周性眩晕。其具有自限性，易复发。老年良性阵发性位置性眩晕患者的临床病程较长，复发率较高。老年人的治疗效果与普通人群相同。通过准确的诊断，鼓励患者在症状出现后尽早接受治疗，可以改善他们的生活质量。

关键词:

良性阵发性位置性眩晕, 老年人, 诊断, 复位治疗