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Characterization of BPPV patients as to periodicity, triggering position and body instability complaint.
| Categories | Absolute Frequency (N) | Relative Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Daily | 31 | 68.9 |
| Weekly | 8 | 8.0 | |
| Monthly | 6 | 6.0 | |
| Triggering position |
Laying down | 30 | 66.7 |
| Standing up | 25 | 55.6 | |
| Right-side decubitus | 27 | 60.0 | |
| Left-side decubitus | 23 | 51.1 | |
| Head hyperextension | 18 | 40.0 | |
| Lean forward | 16 | 35.6 | |
| Postural instability | Presence | 38 | 84.0 |
| Absence | 7 | 15.6 | |
