Facial paralysis happens when injury or pressure affects the facial nerves. Conditions like Bell’s palsy (usually caused by a virus) can cause temporary or permanent damage to one or more of the facial nerves, causing a droop on the affected side of the face with problems closing the eye and controlling saliva.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology) 

 A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced…