Patient's question:
Now, because the weather has been quite hot, I've been staying inside an air-conditioned room and haven't been going out. Due to the air conditioning, I've developed facial paralysis. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Suffering from air conditioning can easily lead to catching a cold or being exposed to drafts, which may irritate facial nerves and cause a recurrence of facial paralysis. If not treated actively, the condition may worsen, leaving behind long-term sequelae such as crooked mouth and eyes. It is essential to promptly visit a regular public hospital's neurology department for a thorough check-up. Specialized doctors should prescribe medications based on the actual condition, such as wind-dispelling, dampness-removing, blood-activating, blood-stasis-resolving, muscle-relaxing, and nerve-nourishing drugs. These should be combined with acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy to achieve a rapid and complete recovery.