GREEN PEACE

It is usually sufficient to give aspirin if the ear is painful and to protect the ear from cold but corticosteroids may reduce inflammation an oedema during the first weeks. A splint may be fitted to prevent over stretching of the angle of the mouth. When voluntary movement begins to return active facial exercises in front of a mirror should be practiced several times a day. Surgical decompression may be valuable, but the indications are not clear. Electrical stimulation does not hasten recovery and may lead to secondary contractual. When recovery does not occur a nerve anatomists or a plastic operation should be considered.