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The median recovery time was 2.6\u00a0months (95% confidence interval [CI]\u00a0=\u00a02.1\u20103.0). 54.9% achieved a complete recovery. If prednisolone therapy started later than 96\u00a0hours after onset, the recovery rate decreased significantly. Beyond less severe palsy, no abnormal electroneurography side difference, no pathological spontaneous activity in electromyography and normal stapedius reflex testing were the most powerful tool for prognostication of recovery after Bell's palsy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Beyond severity of the palsy, facial electrodiagnostics and stapedius reflex testing are the most powerful tool for prognostication of recovery time after Bell's palsy. 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