Meclizine treats motion sickness and vertigo in adults and children 12+. Available in 12.5mg, 25mg, and 50mg oral tablets. Brand names include Antivert, Bonine, and Dramamine
Vertigo is a common dizziness sensation affecting people of all ages. Women are more likely to experience vertigo than men. Vertigo attacks typically last several seconds to minutes
Test developed by Dr. Fukuda in 1920s and improved by Dr. Unterberger in 1930s. Evaluates balance issues and identifies vestibular lesion side. Based on vestibulospinal reflexes maintaining postural stability
Statics studies objects at rest or moving with constant velocity. Course covers equilibrium problems, moments, and internal loadings. Includes free body diagrams and methods of joints and sections. Requires basic understanding of integrals and Physics 1
BPPV is a common inner ear disorder causing brief vertigo with head movement. Affects approximately 2.4% of people, with 10% in those over 80. Typically occurs between ages 50-70, affecting females twice as often as males
Dizziness affects 20-30% of people. Main subtypes: vertigo (25-50%), disequilibrium (less than 15%), presyncope (less than 15%), nonspecific dizziness (10%)