Bell's palsy history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

History and Symptoms

Sudden onset, usually over hours, of unilateral facial paralysis (maximal symptoms by 48 hours).

Eyebrow sagging with inability to close the affected eye.
Nasolabial fold flattening with mouth drawn to the non affected side.
Inability to wrinkle forehead (peripheral lesion).
May be associated with ear pain, impaired taste sensation on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, decreased tearing, and hyperacusis.