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What kind of doctor can do a canal occlusion for bppv vertigo?
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Physical Therapist: Physical therapist may be able to resolve the problem by instruction instruction in certain head manuvers.
Answered 7/25/2018
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ENT : Otolaryngology or ear nose and throat surgeons are typically trained for this type of surgery.
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BPPV: Rarely even considered. Epley maneuver generally successful. Can get instructions online.
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