Cure Research for Bell's Palsy
Research discussion:
Recent studies (Neurology 2001 Apr 10;56(7):830-836)
have shown that steroids are probably effective and that the drug
acyclovir (combined with prednisone) is possibly effective in improving
facial function. Other treatments are usually aimed at protecting the eye
from drying at nighttime. Some physicians may prescribe a corticosteroid
drug to help reduce inflammation and an analgesic to relieve pain.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page: NINDS
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May 26, 2003
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