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Coping with Bell's Palsy: Strategies for Living Well

Coping with Bell's Palsy: Strategies for Living Well

Coping with Bell's Palsy can be a difficult experience. It is a neurological disorder which affects the muscles of the face, making it difficult to control facial expressions and speak. Fortunately, there are many strategies available to help individuals living with Bell's Palsy manage the condition and live well. These strategies include getting plenty of sleep and rest, using a humidifier, avoiding physical exertion, and applying moist heat to affected areas. In addition, medications, physical therapy, and other treatments may be prescribed to reduce inflammation, reduce pain, and improve facial muscle control. Finally, it is important to seek emotional support from family and friends, join a support group, or speak with a mental health professional. By following these strategies, individuals living with Bell's Palsy can learn to cope with the condition and live well.

Some of these strategies include:

  • Taking measures to protect the affected side of the face from injury

  • Using facial exercises to help keep the muscles from atrophy

  • Practicing good oral hygiene

  • Taking medications to help relieve pain and swelling