Patients with acute lateral problems can be externally applied with damp-heat towel, 3-4 times a day, each time15-20 minutes. It can also be irradiated with infrared rays. Cover the eyes that can't be closed with wet gauze, with a distance of 30cm, each irradiation 15-20min, twice a day. After irradiation, gently massage with your hands to promote blood circulation and make it better.
Avoid light source stimulation. Patients with facial paralysis should avoid light source stimulation, avoid excessive use of eyes and pay attention to eye rest. For example, reduce the stimulation of ultraviolet rays, televisions, computers and other light sources. When you sleep at night, you can use antibiotic eye ointment, such as erythromycin eye ointment, to separate the exposed cornea from the air to avoid pollution and dryness.
Oral care. Because patients with facial paralysis will have facial paralysis when chewing, food is easy to stay between the teeth and cheeks of the affected side when eating and chewing, so oral care should be done well, rinse your mouth with 3% soda water or warm water after meals and brush your teeth before going to bed. And try to encourage patients to eat, give them tastes suitable for patients, and semi-liquid or soft foods that are nutritious, delicious and easy to digest, and avoid spicy and cold products.
Keep warm. Patients with facial paralysis should pay attention to keep warm, wear masks when going out, and stay away from windows when sleeping to avoid catching cold again. Be careful not to wash your face with cold water, avoid blowing cold air directly, pay attention to weather changes, and add clothes in time to prevent colds. Take a proper rest in the acute phase and pay attention to the continuous warmth of the face.