Title
Steroids and Antivirals for Bell Palsy
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
November 7, 2012
Last Updated Month/Year
January 8, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To review evidence published since the 2001 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter regarding the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of steroids and antiviral agents for Bell palsy.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D020330 - Bell Palsy
Keywords
antiviral, Bell's Palsy, idiopathic facial paralysis
Source Citation
Evidence-based guideline update: Steroids and antivirals for Bell palsy. Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Gary S. Gronseth, Remia Paduga. Neurology Nov 2012, 79 (22) 2209-2213; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e318275978c