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History and Physical Examination of the Dizzy Patient

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The evaluation of patients presenting with vestibular complaints begins with a thorough and structured history and physical examination, which is then augmented by audiologic, vestibular, and radiologic testing. While these ancillary tests are important in establishing a definitive diagnosis, a complete and accurate history and physical exam is critical to narrowing down the differential diagnosis and results in cost-effective use of testing.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA

    Daniel E. Killeen, Brandon Isaacson & J. Walter Kutz Jr

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  1. Department of Neurotology, Providence Hospital, Michigan Ear Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, USA

    Seilesh Babu

  2. Department of Neurotology, Providence Hospital, Michigan Ear Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, USA

    Christopher A. Schutt

  3. Department of Neurotology, Providence Hospital, Michigan Ear Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, USA

    Dennis I. Bojrab

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Killeen, D.E., Isaacson, B., Walter Kutz, J. (2019). History and Physical Examination of the Dizzy Patient. In: Babu, S., Schutt, C., Bojrab, D. (eds) Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97858-1_3

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