Question
What antiviral medications should be taken for facial nerve palsy?
Answer
Facial nerve palsy, also known as Bell’s palsy, has various causes. Depending on the location of the damage, it can be classified into central facial neuritis and peripheral facial neuritis. Central facial neuritis occurs within the corticospinal tract between the facial nucleus and the cerebral cortex, and is usually caused by cerebrovascular diseases, intracranial tumors, brain trauma, and inflammation. Peripheral facial neuritis involves inflammation of the facial nucleus and the facial nerve.