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    • Recurrent vestibulopathy is characterized by episodic vertigo.
    • Episodes range from minutes to 24 hours.
    • Absence of auditory or neurological symptoms is a key feature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define recurrent vestibulopathy.
    • To investigate long-term diagnostic outcomes.
    • To explore potential mechanisms and causes.

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    • Clinical observation and diagnosis.
    • Longitudinal follow-up of patients.
    • Analysis of diagnostic conversion rates.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 70% of patients retained the recurrent vestibulopathy diagnosis at 5.5 and 8.5 years.
    • The remaining patients converted to Meniere's Disease or benign postural vertigo.
    • Periodic reduction of vestibular nerve afferent discharge activity is hypothesized as the mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • Recurrent vestibulopathy is a distinct clinical entity with stable long-term diagnosis for most.
    • Viral infection is suggested as a probable cause.
    • Understanding the mechanism may aid in future treatment strategies.