Sentences with phrase «associated facial paralysis»

In the largest study of its kind, the researchers studied the long - term recovery (an average of 15 months) of 51 patients with Lyme disease - associated facial paralysis who sought follow - up care in the Facial Nerve Center at Mass..

Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School have found that patients who were prescribed corticosteroids as part of treatment for Lyme disease - associated facial paralysis had worse long - term outcomes of regaining facial function than those who were prescribed antibiotic therapy alone.

Based on these findings, which were published online today in Laryngoscope, the researchers urge caution in prescribing corticosteroids to patients with acute Lyme disease - associated facial paralysis.

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(These injuries that were reported were significant, including skull fractures, paralysis of facial and tracheal nerves, associated with forceps delivery).

The guideline is intended for clinicians in any setting who are likely to diagnose and manage patients with Bell's palsy, the most common single nerve disorder, usually associated with facial paralysis.

Facial nerve paralysis, deafness and seizures have also been associated with the condition but a link has yet to be proven.

Since the ear is associated with several nerves that can affect other parts of the body such as the face, a middle ear infection (otitis media) can cause some facial paralysis and deafness.