Question
The patient asks whether acupuncture is suitable for treating facial nerve inflammation and what the effects of acupuncture treatment are.
Answer
Patients with facial nerve inflammation can opt for acupuncture treatment, which primarily targets the affected side of the face and can also involve needling on the opposite upper limb. A standardized treatment combining medication and acupuncture electrotherapy is typically initiated around two weeks after onset. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery.