Bell's palsy is an acute, idiopathic, ipsilateral facial nerve neuropathy aetiology that can cause facial expression muscles to become weak. The parasympathetic innervation of the glands of the oral cavity and the lacrimal gland, the sensory innervation of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and the motor innervation of the facial muscles that control facial expression are all provided by the facial nerve. The compression and eventual ischemia of cranial nerve seven can be caused by acute inflammation and oedema. Herpes simplex virus is the most typical viral cause of Bell's palsy. In this case report we report a case of 12-year-old child with bell’s palsy and eventual recovery.

Keywords: paediatrics, bell's palsy, facial nerve Idiopathic; Steroid therapy; Good prognosis.

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Dr Garima

Junior resident, Department of Ophthalmology, RPGMC, Tanda, Kangra, H.P.