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How do i alleviate pain and swelling from a salivary gland infection?

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Medications: Have your doctor prescribe an antibiotic, pain medication that has anti-inflammatory properties and use lemon drops to promote salivary flow.

Dr Lutwick and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2017

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