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Bed rest for extended periods of time can cause calcium particles already dislodged by infection or even a blow to the head to shift into the inner ear. Sitting or standing quickly (motion sickness) after long periods of rest can trigger episodes of vertigo. Sleeping, on its own, is not a cause of BPPV.
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