(1) In the period of disease attacking, patients should avoid suffering from wind-cold invasion. The mask can be used to protect local parts and keep it warm.
(2) In the acute stage, the actions should be taken immediately to improve local blood circulation, promote local inflammation and edema to fade away and absorb, avoid further damaging facial nerve.
(3) Insist on massing acupoints everyday and do some muscular movements on the affected side, in order to recover as early as possible.
(4) Eat more fresh vegetables, roughage, soy bean products, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, lean meat, etc.
(5) At the ordinary time, patients with facial paralysis should reduce light stimulation, such as computer, television, ultraviolet rays, etc.
(6) Soak both feet into hot water before sleep. If possible, do some sole massage. Continue to learn Chinese medicine Treatment for Neurodermatitis.
(7) In the period of taking medicine, patients with facial paralysis should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, such as liquor, garlic, seafood, strong tea, spicy hot pot, etc.
(8) Apply hot compress to the face with towel for 3-4 times each night, avoid washing face with cold water. In the cold day, patients should pay attention to keep the head warm.
(9) Apply antibiotic coulentum, such as Erythromycin Eye Ointment to the eyes before sleep to make the exposed cornea air-isolation with coulentum, in order to avoid dryness and pollution. Patients also can use special eyeshade to reduce corneal surface moisture evaporation, at the same time, to prevent infection.
(10) Often drop antibiotic eyedrops to the local affected eye, such as 3% Chondroitin Sulfate Eye Drops (Jiaomoning Diyanye) or Chloranfenicol Eye Drops (Runshu Diyanye), etc, to maintain the corneal surface moist and prevent infection.
