Primary Care Otolaryngology

Chapter 8

Questions 1. Peripheral facial paralysis can be due to __________, ___________, or __________. 2. Facial paralysis without an identified etiology is termed _____________. 3. Bell’s palsy is commonly due to __________ and should be treated with ___________ and ________.

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Answers 1. Tumors of parotid or skull base, infections, trauma 2. Bell’s palsy 3. Viral or herpetic infection, steroids, antivirals

Primary Care Otolaryngology