Vestibular neuritis
Learn about vestibular neuritis and its management
What you'll get:
- Detailed information about the clinical history.
- Clear descriptions of the physical examination findings (with extra details for practitioners).
- Critical review of evidence regarding management.
This material is intended for educational purposes only, and does not substitute evaluation by a qualified health care professional.
In developing this course we reviewed literature (so that you don't have to!)
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