A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

Bell’s palsy is a relatively common condition, affecting roughly 15 to 30 people out of 100,000 every year. About 1 in 60 people will develop it at some point in their life.

In Bell's palsy, that nerve becomes inflamed and swollen — usually related to a viral infection. Besides affecting facial muscles, the nerve affects tears, saliva, taste and a small bone in the ...

Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell's Palsy. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, 2013; 149 (3 Suppl): S1 DOI: 10.1177/0194599813505967 ...

Treatment of Bell's Palsy This disease is usually treated with steroid medicines. One can also undergo physical therapy to strengthen facial muscles. Eye drops are used to protect the eyes.

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Josh Brolin told Rob Lowe that he contracted a "mild case" of Bell's Palsy during his move to Montecito, California. Brolin was previously diagnosed with Bell's Palsy for a similar situation.

The actor, 56, spoke about contracting the medical condition Bell's Palsy when he returned to Montecito, Calif., where he grew up, on an episode of Sirius XM’s Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast.

More commonly, the eye affected by Bell’s palsy is chronically dry. Bell’s palsy is sometimes treated with corticosteroids, antiviral medications, electrical nerve stimulation, and facial exercises.