As the seasons change, the number of patients with facial paralysis gradually increases. On May 20th, the Ningxia Health Commission held a health knowledge conference on "Seasonal Solar Terms and Health" (Xiaoman) to popularize knowledge on preventing facial paralysis to the public. What factors in daily life can easily lead to facial paralysis? Shi Zhimin, Director and Chief Physician of the Neurology Department at the People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, introduced that there have been significant temperature changes recently, with frequent strong winds and unstable weather conditions. Immunity is also prone to fluctuations, and if protection is not taken seriously, viral infections such as herpes simplex virus and influenza virus can easily occur, leading to colds. If left untreated, the risk of facial paralysis will significantly increase. "In addition, the blood pressure and blood sugar of patients with hypertension and diabetes are also easy to fluctuate and cause neuropathy at the turn of the season, which may also become the 'trigger' of facial paralysis. ”Shi Zhimin mentioned that problems such as otitis media, mastoiditis, and stroke may also be causes of facial paralysis. What are the manifestations of facial paralysis? Shi Zhimin said that facial paralysis usually manifests as crooked mouth, uneven brow height, no wrinkles on one side of the forehead, and air leakage when speaking. When experiencing facial paralysis, half of the face feels like it's on strike. Some patients may also experience pain behind the same ear or develop red rashes behind their ears. These are all manifestations of facial paralysis and require prompt medical attention. How to prevent facial paralysis? Shi Zhimin said that one should try to avoid doing things that lower immunity, such as not smoking, drinking less alcohol, and staying up late, and maintain a regular lifestyle. (New Society)