Initial study on using acupuncture and traditional medicine in treatment of peripheral facial nerve paralysis induced by exposure to cold wind in Hai Phong traditional medicine in 2002 – 2003

ABSTRACT

The study of 37 patients with peripheral facial nerve paralysis due to cold treated acupuncture and traditional medicine at Hai Phong Traditional Medicine in 2002 - 2003. 20 males and 17 females, 20 - 40 years old was 51%. One group (first week treated patients) was 26 patients, two group (after first week treated patients) was 11 patients. After two weeks of treatment 81% patients were totally recovered, 13.6% improvement and 5.4% unchangeable. One group 100% patients were totally recovered, two group 90% patients were totally recovered, 10% unchangeable