A young woman with acute one-sided facial paralysis

Treatment of Bell Palsy using Facial Exercises in Primary Health Care: A Case Report

“…The prognosis for Bell palsy, even if left untreated, is good for most patients. However, about 30% of those who are untreated will have a poor recovery, with continuing facial disfigurement, psychological difficulties and facial pain [4]. When suffering from a single-sided facial palsy there are many problems arising for the patient to confront.…”

“…The diagnosis of Bell palsy is made clinically. This entity is a clinical diagnosis after exclusion of the other etiologies of facial paralysis through an astute patient history, physical examination, and laboratory or imaging studies if necessary [4]. Face to face contact is an essential component of human interaction.…”