title: Bell palsy: Clinical examination and management.
abstract: Bell palsy is a common neurologic disorder characterized by acute facial mononeuropathy of unclear cause presenting with unilateral facial weakness. Careful examination and a detailed history are important in making an accurate diagnosis. Early recognition is essential, as treatment with corticosteroids within 72 hours of onset has been shown to hasten recovery. Fortunately, most patients recover spontaneously within 3 weeks, even if untreated.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurology, LeBauer HealthCare, Cone Health Medical Group, Greensboro, NC, USA. E-mail: ccf.pateld6@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Donika K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Chairman, Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.|Director, Neuromuscular Center, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.|Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Kerry H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Levin
mesh_terms: D020330:Bell Palsy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans