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The cupulolithiasis theory holds that BPPV is caused by the presence of otoconial debris that adheres to the cupula of the posterior semicircular canal. An individual may experience BPPV when rolling over to the left or right upon getting out of bed in the morning, or when looking up for an object on a high shelf. 2) BPPV is a vestibular disorder that affects the semicircular canals of the labyrinth. |
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