Narrative review highlights symptoms for better referral to specialists and treatment options for patients.
This review may help patients suffering from long-term Bell's palsy sequelae get earlier referrals to facial nerve specialists. General providers will be more aware of the specific signs and symptoms to monitor for in a Bell's palsy patient that warrant referral. Additionally, increased familiarity with available treatment options promotes informed counseling to patients on their disease course.
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