• About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Programs
    • Research Programs
    • Clinics
    • Team
    • Get Involved
    • Referrals, Contact & Locations
  • Head and Neck Cancer
    • About Head and Neck Cancers
    • Types of Head and Neck Cancer
    • What is Cancer?
    • Risk Factors of Head and Neck Cancers
  • Hearing and Balance Centre
    • About Us
    • For Patients
    • Referral & Assessment
    • FAQ
    • Contact & Location
  • Munk Hearing Centre
    • About Us
    • Referral & Hearing Assessment
    • Products
    • Hearing Loss & Prevention
    • Hearing Aid Evaluation
    • Musician Services
    • Funding
    • FAQ
    • Contact & Location
  • Refer
    • Physician Referral
    • Hearing and Balance Centre
    • Munk Hearing Centre
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Programs
    • Research Programs
    • Clinics
    • Team
    • Get Involved
    • Referrals, Contact & Locations
  • Head and Neck Cancer
    • About Head and Neck Cancers
    • Types of Head and Neck Cancer
    • What is Cancer?
    • Risk Factors of Head and Neck Cancers
  • Hearing and Balance Centre
    • About Us
    • For Patients
    • Referral & Assessment
    • FAQ
    • Contact & Location
  • Munk Hearing Centre
    • About Us
    • Referral & Hearing Assessment
    • Products
    • Hearing Loss & Prevention
    • Hearing Aid Evaluation
    • Musician Services
    • Funding
    • FAQ
    • Contact & Location
  • Refer
    • Physician Referral
    • Hearing and Balance Centre
    • Munk Hearing Centre
Home » Hearing and Balance Centre » For Patients » Particle Repositioning

Particle Repositioning

Particle repositioning procedures can help relieve benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) which causes short, intense, episodes of dizziness when the head is moved in certain positions.

  • How to Prepare
  • What to Expect
  • Post-treatment Instructions

How to Prepare

How to Prepare

There is nothing specific that you have to prepare for.  Please wear clothing that will allow you to move freely from lying on your back to lying on your stomach.

What to Expect

What to Expect

You will be moved into approximately 3 to 5 different positions in order to move the particles into another part of your inner ear.  There are different positions and maneuvers depending on the severity of the BPPV and the location of the dislodged particles.  During the maneuvers, each position is held for about 45 seconds or as long as the symptoms last.

Post-treatment Instructions

Post-treatment Instructions

You may feel a bit unsettled after the particle repositioning.  It is recommended that you bring someone to drive you home.  It is also recommended that you refrain from any strenuous activity (such as heavy lifting, bending down or looking up for long periods of time, etc.) after the procedure.

Copyright 2021 - Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Clinic - University Health Network | Designed by Techna
  • Twitter
  • Facebook