what is bulbar palsy
Overview. 1  A bulbar palsy is a lower motor neuron lesion of cranial nerves IX, X and XII. 2  A pseudobulbar palsy is an upper motor neuron lesion of cranial nerves IX, X and XII.seudobulbar palsy. The clinical features include: 1  Gag reflex â increased or normal. 2  Tongue â spastic. â 3 it cannot be protruded, lies on the floor of the mouth and is small and tightâ.