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If you have a swollen parotid gland how can you make the swelling in your face go?
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Parotid Gland: Mumps a viral infection must go its course. If due to infection antibiotics. If a stone and blocked duct warm compresses and possible surgery. There are cancerous lesions as well. See your doctor.
Answered 7/25/2018
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