I do the Epley maneuver to relieve the symptoms, which go away one or two days after doing so. Is there any new research or treatments for this? — R.W.

Although not physically risky, the maneuver can briefly intensify the symptoms of vertigo, and it can cause nausea or even vomiting. In most cases, the Epley maneuver resolves positional vertigo.

Could it be an inner-ear issue? Your medications? How to figure out the problem — and fix it.