Bell's Palsy

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Bell's Palsy from American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Disorders of the facial nerve can occur to men, women, and children, but they are more prominent among people over 40 years old, people with diabetes, upper respiratory ailments, or weak immune systems, or pregnant women. Cases of facial paralysis can be permanent or temporary, but in all circumstances there are treatments designed to improve facial function. Learn more from the AAO on Bell's Palsy and the treatment of the condition.

Tags: Bell's Palsy, Facial Nerve, Facial Nerve Disorder

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Kyle W. Fisher, MD

Disorders of the facial nerve can occur to men, women, and children, but they are more prominent among people over 40 years old, people with diabetes, upper respiratory ailments, or weak immune systems, or pregnant women. Cases of facial paralysis can be permanent or temporary, but in all circumstances there are treatments designed to improve facial function. Learn more from the AAO on Bell's Palsy and the treatment of the condition.