Reducing Inflammation After Vestibular Neuritis: Where Do You Start?
TL;DR: To reduce inflammation after vestibular neuritis, start with your healthcare team. A vestibular ENT or Otoneurologist, vestibular physical therapist, and primary care provider can help determine whether medications, dietary changes, supplements, lifestyle...
Do You Need an MRI Before Vestibular Physical Therapy?
TL;DR: A brain MRI is not always necessary before vestibular physical therapy for vertigo. When symptoms are consistent with BPPV and no concerning signs are present, clinical evaluation may be appropriate before imaging. A patient experiencing vertigo recently...
How to Manage Severe Vertigo at Home Without an ER Visit
TL;DR – If you have a recurrent vestibular disorder, learning how to manage severe vertigo at home may help reduce symptoms and avoid unnecessary emergency room visits. Strategies such as active rest, reducing sensory stimulation, following your physician-guided...
Using The Bow-and-Yaw Maneuver to Treat BPPV
Updated July 2026: Expanded with additional clinical guidance, treatment considerations, and a new Clinical Pearl based on current vestibular rehabilitation practice. The Bow-and-Yaw maneuver treats the short arm of both the right and left posterior canals at the same...
Anxiety After Vertigo Treatment: Could Your Vestibular System Still Be Involved?
TL;DR Anxiety after vertigo can sometimes develop or persist even when the spinning has resolved. In some cases, lingering mild to moderate vestibular dysfunction may contribute to symptoms such as anxiety while driving, visual motion sensitivity, discomfort in...
Can Dog Dander Cause Dizziness or BPPV?
TL;DR Dog dander and pet allergies may contribute to dizziness, ear fullness, crackling, and even BPPV symptoms in some people. Allergic inflammation can affect the sinuses and inner ear, potentially disrupting balance function. Reducing allergen exposure with HEPA...
Causes of Vertigo by Age: Children, Adults, and Older Adults
TL;DR – Causes of Vertigo by Age The causes of vertigo vary by age group. Children often experience vertigo from concussions or migraines, adults from stress, lifestyle factors, or injury, and older adults commonly from BPPV and age-related changes. Identifying the...
How to Get Rid of Nausea From Vertigo
TL;DR Vertigo may cause nausea for some patients because the inner ear sends incorrect motion signals to the brain. Immediate relief focuses on stabilizing the head, reducing visual motion, calming the nervous system, and staying hydrated. Medication can also be...
How Long Does Vertigo Recovery Take? Why Treatment Takes Time
TL;DR – How Long Does Vertigo Recovery Take? Most vertigo conditions do not resolve in a single visit. Vertigo recovery time depends on the diagnosis, severity, and individual response to treatment. While some patients improve within one to three sessions (such as...Have You Seen? Over 3 Million views!
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