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Early Treatment with Prednisolone or Acyclovir in Bells Palsy
NEJM 357:1598-1607,1653, Sullivan,F.M.,et al, 2007
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Article Abstract
In patients with Bell�s palsy, early treatment with prednisolone significantly improves the chances of complete recovery at 3 and 9 months. There is no evidence of a benefit of acyclovir given alone or an additional benefit of acyclovir in combination with prednisolone.
 
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