Question
A friend of mine has been washing her hair every day for seven years. Recently, with the change in weather, she went out after washing her hair and caught a cold, resulting in facial paralysis. How should facial paralysis be handled?
Answer
This condition may be due to facial neuritis caused by catching a cold. It is recommended to use antiviral and nerve-nourishing medications, and combine acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy for better results. At the same time, attention should be paid to strengthening the body’s resistance, keeping warm, and avoiding catching a cold again; maintain a balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If there is no improvement or the symptoms worsen after one week of treatment, it is advisable to visit a regular public hospital’s neurology department for a re-examination and further treatment to avoid delaying the disease.