Antoine des Courtis Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Neuroticism;, Multisensory maladjustment;, Cognitive behavioural therapy
Department of Oto-rhino-laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
Nadia des Courtis, Department of Oto-rhino-laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland intrested in the feilds of Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness; Anxiety; Neuroticism; Introversion selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI); Multisensory maladjustment; Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); Vestibular and balance rehabilitation therapy (VBRT)
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Honorata Crisan, Nadia des Courtis and Antoine des Courtis
Objective: We reviewed the existing literature on Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) and enquired about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments proposed in order to assess how concepts, diagnostic criteria and treatment have evolved over the last 10 years.
Method: We conducted a systematic review of the literature.
Results: PPPD is a frequent entity that has been only recently well described. Diagnosis relies on anamnesis; posturography is helpful. High scores of depression, neuroticism and introversion may be a risk factor for PPPD. 25% of cases may be triggered by neurotologic events such as Vestibular migraine, which is more... view more»