A 35-year-old female with Bell's palsy (House-Brackmann grade IV) presents within 48 hours of onset. No red flags. What is the recommended initial tre...

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A 35-year-old female with Bell's palsy (House-Brackmann grade IV) presents within 48 hours of onset. No red flags. What is the recommended initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Prednisolone 50-60 mg daily for 10 days started immediately

Answer

Acyclovir alone

Answer

No treatment; observe

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IV methylprednisolone

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Prednisolone to start only after 7 days

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Bell’s palsy

A 35-year-old female with Bell's palsy (House-Brackmann grade IV) presents within 48 hours of onset. No red flags. What is the recommended initial treatment?