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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-06-05

Busting Myths: IMSS Clarifies Causes of Facial Paralysis

IMSS Bienestar addresses the popular belief that cold air causes facial paralysis, clarifying the actual medical causes. They state that the most common reason is Bell's palsy, often triggered by Herpes or other viral infections, not environmental cold.


La causa más común de la parálisis facial es la enfermedad de Bell, originada por Herpes o infecciones virales

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