Peripheral facial paralysis is a disease in which the 7th cranial nerve or facial nerve is paralyzed and it induces asymmetry of the face, pain of ear or larynx, changes of taste and changes of hearing ability. Our hospital operates the Western-Oriental Medicine cooperative program to treat it.
Type Item Frequency
Laboratory Medicine Electrophysiologic examination, blood test,
radioactive examination
1 time
1 time
Herbal Remedy Prescription of herbal remedy / following examination For 7-10 days
Main Treatment Acupuncture, physical therapy 3 times/week
Other Taping therapy, moxibustion, blood cupping 1-2 times/day-if necessary
  • Outpatient : 2 weeks to a month according to condition
  • Inpatient : 7 days