Prognosis
The prognosis of an acute, one-off salivary gland inflammation is usually very good. If the trigger is found in time and a targeted, symptom-oriented therapy is started, the disease heals without problems or consequences within a few days. When removing salivary glands, especially those of the parotid gland, there is a risk that the facial nerves embedded in them will be damaged, resulting in facial paralysis of the affected half of the face.
However, the nerves are repeatedly checked for their function during the operation and are spared as much as possible using special surgical tools in order to maintain their function. Prophylactically, sufficient fluid intake should be ensured to prevent dry mouth. Oral hygiene, especially after eating, prevents excessive colonization with harmful germs.
Chewing gums and sour, sugar-free sweets also stimulate the flow of saliva, thereby cleaning salivary glands and excretory ducts. Chewing gums also contribute to oral hygiene. It is possible to have children vaccinated against the mumps virus in combination with rubella and measles. As a result of the vaccination, the body produces antibodies, which, as after a survived mumps infection, give the vaccinated child protection and immunity against a new infection.
