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How to get rid of swollen parotid glands?
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Treat the cause: The parotid gland is one of the major salivary glands and swelling of the glands can be from a number of causes. You need to have a thorough evaluation to determine what is causing the swelling before you can treat it.
Answered 12/29/2017
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