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Chapter 8
Primary Care Otolaryngology
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 ________.
Answers
1. Tumors of parotid or skull base, infections, trauma
2. Bell’s palsy
3. Viral or herpetic infection, steroids, antivirals