Question
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift his head, can roll over, and has a normal appetite. There are no major abnormalities, but he sometimes shakes. What are the early signs of recovery after facial paralysis?
Answer
If facial paralysis is present and then relieved through treatments such as acupuncture or infrared light therapy, the following signs of improvement will reappear: forehead wrinkles start to appear, the nasolabial groove begins to deepen, there is no air leakage when blowing out the mouth, the corners of the mouth do not tilt when smiling lightly, taste returns completely, and food residue does not get stuck in the teeth when eating dinner.