Facial tics are uncontrollable spasms in the face, such as rapid eye blinking or nose scrunching. They may also be called mimic spasms. Although facial tics are usually involuntary, they may be suppressed temporarily. A number of different disorders can cause facial tics.

Transient tic disorder

 is diagnosed when facial tics last for a short period of time. They may occur nearly every day for more than a month but less than a year. They generally resolve without any treatment. This disorder is most common in children and is believed to be a mild form of Tourette syndrome.

People with transient tic disorder tend to experience an overwhelming urge to make a certain movement or sound. Tics may include:

• BLEPHEROSPASM (eye irritation, eyelid strain, fatigue, lack of sleep, physical exertion, medication side effects, stress, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine
• NASAL FLARING (Infection, Asthma, Epiglositis, Airway Obstruction)
• raising eyebrows
• opening the mouth
• clicking the tongue
• clearing the throat
• grunting
• raising eyebrows
• opening the mouth
• clicking the tongue
• clearing the throat
• grunting

Transient tic disorder doesn’t usually require any treatment.