Question
Does the ear hurt during the recovery period of facial paralysis?
Answer
Generally, there should be no ear pain during the complete recovery from facial paralysis. However, if the degenerating side’s facial nerve is fully recovered, it can also involve the ear. Since facial function training on the degenerating side can also involve the ear, it may lead to pain. But ear pain is not solely due to otitis media, or catarrhal otitis media caused by a cold, etc. It is recommended to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication or to visit an otolaryngology department in a hospital for a detailed examination and treatment.