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Are there any home remedy for an inflamed salivary gland?
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Home remedy: Try warm salt water rinses,or antiseptic rinses like chlorhexedien rinses OTC , it might work for the sublingual gland but if the inside of the cheek ones might get parotid gland infected ,if that persists see a doctor or a dentist for treatment.
Answered 5/21/2014
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Treat the cause not : the symptom and do no harm. The most common cause of swollen salivary glands, are salivary stones,bacterial infection, neoplasms, etc. home remedies like ginger tea, moist heat, chicken soup are only an adjunctive treatment. If you are not able to get relief from these remedies in 24-48 hours, consult a physician immediately.
Answered 5/22/2014
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