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Comment
. 2008 Jan;57(1):22-5.

For Bell's palsy, start steroids early; no need for an antiviral

Lisa Vargish  1 , Sarah-Anne Schumann
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For Bell's palsy, start steroids early; no need for an antiviral

Lisa Vargish et al. J Fam Pract. 2008 Jan.
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  • Early treatment with prednisolone or acyclovir in Bell's palsy.
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