Salivary Gland Inflammation (Sialadenitis): Prevention

To prevent sialadenitis (salivary gland inflammation), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

• Diet
  • Decreased fluid intake
    • Saliva reduction caused by exsiccosis (dehydration) and associated bacterial infection; in overall marantic situation (protein deficiency situation), the parotid gland (parotid gland) is typically affected – marantic parotitis, marantic sialadenitis
  • Disturbed electrolyte balance
• Consumption of stimulants
  • Alcohol (woman: > 20 g/day; man: > 30 g/day).