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Revision as of 14:07, 11 September 2023
Background
- Idiopathic unilateral facial nerve palsy (not sparing forehead)
- Suspected etiologies include HSV-1 or other viral infection
Management
- Corticosteroids (NNT 50 for mild-to-moderate, 8 for severe)
- No role for antivirals alone, but can consider adding in cases of severe Bell palsy
Further Reading
- de Almeida JR, et al. Management of Bell palsy: clinical practice guideline. CMAJ. 2014;186(12)917-922.
