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Bell's Palsy

by taytay87, Apr 23, 2008 09:45PM

My friend has an ear infection and paralyzed on half her face, I think its bell's palsy from ready about it, but is she about to fly on a plane while having it? The docs are saying yes but i dont think you would be able to considering the pressure might burst your ear drum...

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by bhups1, Apr 24, 2008 06:19AM

Hi, relax; there are no issues with flying. Bell’s palsy is due to inflammatory condition of facial nerve mainly due to viral infections. Please visit website for more information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell's_palsy

Ear drum problems have no relation with bell’s palsy.

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