Question
A friend in their forties suddenly developed facial paralysis, and I am worried about the possibility of contagion. I also want to know if traditional Chinese medicine can be used for treatment.
Answer
After a thorough examination, it was determined that facial nerve palsy is not a contagious disease and there is no need to worry about contagion. Patients can consider using internal traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate symptoms. Daily precautions should include avoiding exposure to cold in the head, and it is advisable to combine acupuncture, physical therapy, and nutritional nerve drugs for conditioning, which may lead to gradual recovery.