1. Bell’s palsy Anne and Anna

2. Summary Bell’s palsy is a condition that partly or completely paralyzes the side of your face. The facial nerve carries signals for movement to and from your face. Doesn’t last long

3. Risk Factors Herpes simplex Lyme disease Diabetes A common cold The flu Mononucleosis HIV or another autoimmune disorder Sarcoidosis

4. signs Rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of your face — occurring within hours to days Facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions Twitching Drooling Changes in the amount of tears and saliva you produce Trouble eating and drinking ● Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear ● Headache Increased sensitivity to sound decrease in your ability to taste Symptoms

5. treatment Take over-the-counter pain relievers Use lubricating eye drops Apply moist heat Wear eyeglasses during the day to protect your eye. Wear an eye patch at night.

6. citation https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bellspalsy.html http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy.printerview.all.html http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy/basics/definition/CON-20020529?p=1 http://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/bells-palsy-symptoms https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mov eforwardpt.com%2Fsymptomsconditionsdetail.aspx%3Fcid%3D96135873-1b28-48bc-8be7- 7d05c334daf1&psig=AFQjCNHUhhICvbLfrwvMreiAioXI1jVp_A&ust=1455725500472435