Question
After blowing cold air all night, I woke up in the morning to find my mouth crooked and my eyes slanted. When eating, my mouth can’t close properly. Is this a symptom of facial paralysis? How should it be treated?
Answer
According to your description, it might be that blowing cold wind caused the facial paralysis. It is recommended that you seek medical attention immediately. Patients with facial paralysis usually recover completely within 15 days of treatment. If the symptoms do not improve after two months, they may become permanent facial paralysis. Treatment mainly relies on acupuncture, which is particularly effective during the acute phase, but recovery becomes more difficult if it is delayed to a later stage.