How to handle Bell's palsy without taste?

Patient's question:

My detailed discussion has lasted six days without taste. About the previous treatment and its effects: ointment what kind of help: what to do

Doctor's answer:

Hello, first it should be confirmed whether you have central or peripheral facial palsy. Initial judgment suggests you have peripheral facial palsy.
Guidance: Central facial palsy is characterized by shallow nasolabial folds, drooping mouth corners when smiling, and inability to whistle or blow out candles. It is more commonly seen in conditions such as cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, and encephalitis. Peripheral facial palsy is characterized by inability to frown, wrinkle the forehead, close the eyes, loss of corneal reflex, shallow nasolabial folds, inability to smile, blow out candles, or whistle, and drooping mouth corners. It is more commonly seen in cases of cold exposure, ear or meningeal infection, or peripheral facial nerve palsy caused by neurofibromatosis. Additionally, symptoms such as impaired anterior two-thirds taste sensation and unclear speech may also appear.
It is recommended that you seek acupuncture treatment at a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital.