The aim of this study was to investigate the association of body mass index (BMI), alcohol
consumption, and smoking status with the occurrence of Bell's palsy. The Korean National …

The associations between hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia with Bell's palsy have
been controversial and only a few studies have assessed risk factors for Bell's palsy based …

Background/Aim: In this case-control study, our aim was to check for a possible independent
role of hypertension in increasing the risk of developing Bell's palsy. Methods: All patients …

Objective Bell's palsy and anxiety disorders share numerous risk factors (eg, immune
response, ischemia, and psychological stress). However, there have been no studies on the …

The incidence of Bell's palsy has been estimated in a health district of a major Italian city,
taking also into consideration the potential risk factors that might influence the occurrence of …

The association between weather-related variables or seasons and the development of
Bell's palsy (BP) is controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and clinical …

Objective: To analyze some clinical and epidemiologic aspects of Bell's palsy (BP) and to
develop relevant correlations between existing data in literature and those obtained in this …

Background: Bell palsy is considered to be an entrapment neuropathy resulting from
inflammation, edema, and strangulation. Diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia …

Background Bell's palsy is an idiopathic facial nerve dysfunction causing temporary
paralysis of muscles of facial expression. This study aimed to determine the incidence rate …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate various parameters potentially influencing poor
prognosis in Bell's palsy and to assess the predictive value for Bell's palsy. A single-center …