Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is defined by

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is defined by

• A. Long-standing vertigo not dependent on head movement.
• B. Brief attacks of vertigo and nystagmus that occur with certain head positions.
• C. Persistent vertigo with hearing loss.
• D. Central vertigo with direction-changing nystagmus.

Answer: (B)