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Ent thinks i got plugged duct in parotid gland .has me doing mucinex (guaifenesin) .but no mass .lot of clicking and popping now that swelling not as bad .tmj?
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See OS: With all due respect to your ENT, best Doctor to Rx your blocked salivary duct and your TMJ is an Oral Surgeon.
Answered 11/28/2015
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