title: Facial paralysis, its diagnosis and therapy.
abstract: A survey of the various kinds of facial palsies that may profit from well-selected therapy. The diagnostic scheme includes the differentiation of central and peripheral palsies, between paralyses and palsies, the topical problem and the indication for surgical and non-surgical therapies. Eventually some extra help that can be offered to the patient if the final condition is not satisfactory to him.
mesh_terms: D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone