Facial nerve paralysis medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Massage of weakened muscles, tape eye and use eye shield during sleep and possible electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles (Bell’s palsy) Treat underlying disease etiologies Consider neurologic referral

Medical Therapy

Pharmacotherapy

Corticosteroids and IV acyclovir for Bell’s palsy

Reference

Facial nerve paralysis medical therapy

Overview

Medical Therapy

Pharmacotherapy

Reference

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