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Sen. Katie Britt Recovering at Home After Facial Nerve Swelling

  • Sen. Katie Britt experienced sudden facial numbness while in Montgomery.
  • Doctors determined the numbness was from swelling of a facial nerve, likely caused by a post-viral infection.
  • Her condition is not life-threatening and she is now recovering at home with outpatient care.
  • A specialist from Alabama-Birmingham agreed with the diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Britt's recovery is expected to take several weeks before she returns to her Senate duties.
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