Peripheral facial paralysis – Related resources
08.02.2012 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 05.08.2008
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Cochrane reviews
- There is no evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture for Bell's palsy .
- Physical therapy in the form of electrical stimulation or facial exercises may not provide any significant benefit or harm for idiopathic facial paralysis .
Literature
Axelsson S, Berg T, Jonsson L et al. Bell's palsy - the effect of prednisolone and/or valaciclovir versus placebo in relation to baseline severity in a randomised controlled trial. Clin Otolaryngol 2012;37(4):283-90.