<s>[INST] Hi Doc -- my husband who is 65 years old, had a bad case of the flu about two weeks ago. He recovered in 3 days without taking any medication. Now (3 days ago), 10 days after getting the flu he has lost his taste. His tonge is slightly numb and right side of mouth is slightly droopy. Upon noticing the droop we immediately did the FAST test to check for stroke. He did well. Today his sense of taste seems to be coming back a bit but the slight droop (better in the morning) around the mouth still lingers. Could this be Bell s Palsy from the viral attack of flu? [/INST] Yes.this is a case of bells palsy due to viral infection which lead to inflammation of your facial nerve.you should take steroids for 28 days.it will be back to normal but it takes time.need facial exercise. </s>