<prompt> Evidence based therapy of Bells palsy includes:Facial nerve massageFacial nerve stimulationSteroidAcyclovir  <response>: Answer- C. Steroid1. Medical treatmentPrednisolone steroid is the drug of choice and is staed at initial visit. Initiation of therapy during first 24 hours of symptom confers a higher likelihood of recovery.Antiviral therapy Acyclovir is a newer adjunct in treating acute facial palsy of viral origin both Bells palsy and Ramsay hunt syndrome.Most surgeons these days advocate combination of steroids and antiviral drugs. 