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What Causes Swelling In The Salivary Gland?

I have a blocked salivary gland for 2 weeks finishing antibiotics on monday Last thurs I woke up and saw the swollen gland on my rt side which changed from a circular lump in my neck to an elongated lump Does that mean that the swelling is disappating?
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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If the pain is gone, the problem could be settling. At this lime, chewing on a sour lozenge after food would help to wash away all debris in the gland and hasten recovery.
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What Causes Swelling In The Salivary Gland?

If the pain is gone, the problem could be settling. At this lime, chewing on a sour lozenge after food would help to wash away all debris in the gland and hasten recovery.