Salivary Gland Inflammation (Sialadenitis): Therapy
General measures For chronic recurrent parotitis (parotid gland inflammation): Regular gland massage at intervals. Sialogoga (salivary drugs) at intervals. Conservative (non-surgical) approach in children. In acute bacterial sialadenitis or sialolithiasis to promote spontaneous stone clearance: Saliva-promoting measures: Sugar-free candies Sugar free chewing gum Sialagoga (pilocarpine, cevimelin) Increased fluid intake Glandular massage For viral sialadenitis: Parotitis … Salivary Gland Inflammation (Sialadenitis): Therapy
