Which of the following are characteristics of Bell's palsy that differentiate it from trigeminal neuralgia (TN)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sudden onset
b. Facial droop
c. Loss of taste over anterior part of tongue
d. Sensitivity to temperature
e. Drooling
f. Airflow sensitivity
ANS: B, C, E
Patients with Bell's palsy have a facial droop, variable symptom onset, changes in taste, and drooling. Patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) experience sudden onset and temperature and airflow sensitivity.
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