Steroid use in Lyme disease ‐associated facial palsy is associated with worse long‐term outcomes

ConclusionAn association between corticosteroid use in acute LDFP and worse long‐term facial function outcomes has been demonstrated. Care should be taken in differentiating viral or idiopathic facial palsy (e.g., Bell palsy) from LDFP. Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2016

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Source: The Laryngoscope - August 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nate Jowett, Robert A. Gaudin, Caroline A. Banks, Tessa A. Hadlock Tags: General Otolaryngology Source Type: research