Bell's palsy is a peripheral palsy of the facial nerve that results in muscle weakness on one
side of the face. Affected patients develop unilateral facial paralysis over one to three days …

OBJECTIVES: To review our current knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of Bell's palsy,
including viral infection or autoimmunity, and to discuss disease pathogenesis with respect …

Background Corticosteroids and antiviral agents are widely used to treat the early stages of
idiopathic facial paralysis (ie, Bell's palsy), but their effectiveness is uncertain. Methods We …

This classic text is a comprehensive, detailed guide to the neurologic examination. The book
provides a thorough understanding of both the techniques of the examination and the …

The neurologist’s dilemma: A comprehensive clinical review of Bell’s palsy, with emphasis on
current management trends - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo Access keys …

Background: Bell's palsy or idiopathic facial paralysis is an acute facial paralysis caused by
the inflammation of facial nerve. Several previous studies showed that acupuncture was …

Facial nerve palsy affects individuals of all ages, races, and sexes. Psychological and
functional implications of the paralysis present a devastating management problem to those …

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 …

Acupuncture has emerged as an alternative therapy for Bell's palsy in both adults and
children. However, the use of acupuncture is controversial. We conducted a systematic …

Bell palsy is a common neurologic disorder characterized by acute facial mononeuropathy
of unclear cause presenting with unilateral facial weakness. Careful examination and a …