Why Does Facial Paralysis Affect Taste?

Facial paralysis can lead to taste disturbances due to damage to the facial nerve, which affects the function of taste nerves on the tongue. While most patients with facial paralysis can fully recover their taste function, a few may experience lingering issues with incomplete nerve recovery. Therefore, it is recommended that patients continue with acupuncture treatment to prevent further loss of taste sensation. Traditional Chinese medicine has shown some efficacy in treating such conditions.
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