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BPPV Recurrence Rates

The rate at which Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) recurs in patients after treatment with either clinic-applied Epley maneuvers or home exercises.

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Jan 18, 2026

What are the long‑term recurrence rates of BPPV after clinic Epley versus home exercises over 3–5 years?

Clinic-applied Epley (canalith repositioning) reliably cures posterior‑canal BPPV in the short term, but recurrence remains common over years — roughly 15% per year and about half of patients by 3–5 y...