Frequency of Sinus Disease in Normal Subjects and Patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Cohen, Helen S.; Stewart, Michael G.; Brissett, Anthony E.; Olson, Kirsten; Sangi‐Haghpeykar, Haleh

doi:10.1159/000296304

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“…Nevertheless, our survey suggests that ear infection and inflammatory processes (infection and allergy) may also trigger BPPV. Increased incidences of sinus infections in other BPPV populations in the US have been noted [47] . Nasal allergies have also been associated with increased inner ear pathology [48] .…”

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Gender-Based Comorbidity in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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It has been noted that benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may be associated with certain disorders and medical procedures. However, most studies to date were done in Europe, and epidemiological data on the United States (US) population are scarce. Gender-based information is even rarer. Furthermore, it is difficult to assess the relative prevalence of each type of association based solely on literature data, because different comorbidities were reported by various groups from different countries using different patient populations and possibly different inclusion/exclusion criteria. In this study, we surveyed and analyzed a large adult BPPV population (n = 1,360 surveyed, 227 completed, most of which were recurrent BPPV cases) from Omaha, NE, US, and its vicinity, all diagnosed at Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) over the past decade using established and consistent diagnostic criteria. In addition, we performed a retrospective analysis of patients’ diagnostic records (n = 1,377, with 1,360 adults and 17 children). The following comorbidities were found to be significantly more prevalent in the BPPV population when compared to the age- and gender-matched general population: ear/hearing problems, head injury, thyroid problems, allergies, high cholesterol, headaches, and numbness/paralysis. There were gender differences in the comorbidities. In addition, familial predisposition was fairly common among the participants. Thus, the data confirm some previously reported comorbidities, identify new ones (hearing loss, thyroid problems, high cholesterol, and numbness/paralysis), and suggest possible predisposing and triggering factors and events for BPPV.

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“…Increased incidences of sinus infections in other BPPV populations in the US have been noted [47]. Nasal allergies have also been associated with increased inner ear pathology [48].…”

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Gender-Based Comorbidity in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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“…[1][2][3] In addition, patients who present with CRS may complain of dizziness and may describe this as related to their sinus condition. However, it is unclear if CRS can produce quantifiable effects on the vestibular system 4,5 or, alternatively, if dizziness symptoms are derived from a nonvestibular phenomenon. Few studies have been performed investigating this relationship, and those that have been done were limited in objective findings.…”

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Vestibular Characteristics of Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis

2018

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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease entity with symptoms that may extend beyond the sinonasal tract. Limited data exist regarding the relationship between CRS and the vestibular system, and no previous study has investigated the association between objective vestibular findings on videonystagmography (VNG) and the diagnosis of CRS. We analyzed a prospective database of 3078 patients who underwent VNG at our institution over an 8-year period, which included 70 subjects who had a diagnosis of CRS assigned by an otolaryngologist. Overall, the VNG findings for patients with CRS were similar to those of the general population, with 50% exhibiting normal vestibular function. Peripheral lesions were the most common abnormal VNG finding, with a wide range of subjective symptom descriptions. This preliminary report of the prevalence of objective vestibular findings in patients with CRS may form the basis for future study.

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“…[7] A study of 52 patients with unilateral benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and 46 normal subjects found a higher frequency of sinus disease in the BPPV patients than in the control group. [8] Brody-Camp et al examined a database of 3.078 patients who had undergone VNG over an eight-year period. The study included 70 patients with a sinusitis diagnosis.…”

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“…[6] Few studies have investigated the association between CRS and vertigo. [7][8][9] The mechanisms behind the relationship between vestibular function and rhinosinusitis have not yet been elucidated. A possible mechanism is the stimulation of the trigeminal nerve may innervate the auditory and vestibular portions of the labyrinth.…”

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Association Between Chronic Rhinosinusitis and The Vestibular System

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Objective: Objective: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is inflammation of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses. Subjective complaint of dizziness can be observed in patients with CRS. However, a review of the literature did not reveal any prospective studies that have used videonystagmography (VNG) to examine the vestibular system of patients with CRS. The goal of this study is the evaluation of the vestibular system of CRS patients. Methods: The study comprised 30 patients with CRS and 30 control subjects. The vestibular system was evaluated through VNG. The association with vestibular function was evaluated according to the Lund-Mackay score, the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) score, and the existence of nasal polyps. Results: Abnormal caloric test results were observed in eight (26.6%) of the 30 CRS patients. The caloric test results were normal for the control group. The oculomotor test results with VNG were normal for the CRS and control groups. The abnormal caloric results were higher for the CRS with nasal polyp patients than for the CRS without nasal polyp patients. The VNG showed no correlation among the SNOT-22 scores and the Lund-Mackay scores in patients with CRS. Conclusion: Abnormal caloric responses can be observed in patients with CRS with nasal polyps.

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Frequency of Sinus Disease in Normal Subjects and Patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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References 27 publications

Gender-Based Comorbidity in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Gender-Based Comorbidity in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Vestibular Characteristics of Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Association Between Chronic Rhinosinusitis and The Vestibular System

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