The use of vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) in the diagnosis of otolithic dysfunction of patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a survey of awareness and recognition of otorhinolaryngology medical staffs.

Purpose: To assess awareness and recognition of vestibular function tests in otorhinolaryngology medical staffs, especially the vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) testing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: A survey was delivered via either email or a social media app. The medical staffs of the Chinese Medical Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery from various branches were enrolled.

[Importance of re-examinations in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo].

Objective: To evaluate the importance of re-examinations in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and its clinical characteristics.

Methods: The medical records of 288 BPPV patients treated during January 2009 to December 2010 were reviewed and analyzed. The definite diagnosis was established by re-examinations.