Comparison of the Efficacy of Combination Therapy of Prednisolone - Acyclovir with Prednisolone Alone in Bell's Palsy.

Objective: Bell's palsy is a rapid onset, usually, unilateral paralysis of the facial nerve that causes significant changes in an individual's life such as a decline in personal, social, and educational performance. This study compared efficacy of combined prednisolone and acyclovir therapy with prednisolone alone.

Materials & Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted on 43 Children (2-18 years old) with Bell's palsy.