Parotitis

Parotitis

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Anatomy of the inner ear

Anatomy of the external and middle ear

Eustachian tube dysfunction

Conductive hearing loss

Tympanic membrane perforation

Vertigo: Pathology review

Anatomy of the temporomandibular joint and muscles of mastication

Anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses

Allergic rhinitis

Nasal, oral and pharyngeal diseases: Pathology review

Anatomy of the lymphatics of the neck

Anatomy clinical correlates: Skull, face and scalp

Anatomy clinical correlates: Bones, fascia and muscles of the neck

Anatomy of the oral cavity

Retropharyngeal and peritonsillar abscesses

Aphthous ulcers

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Anatomy of the orbit

Anatomy and physiology of the eye

Anatomy of the eye

Eye conditions: Refractive errors, lens disorders and glaucoma: Pathology review

Optic pathways and visual fields

Eye conditions: Retinal disorders: Pathology review

Eye conditions: Inflammation, infections and trauma: Pathology review

Nerves and vessels of the face and scalp

Anatomy of the oculomotor (CN III), trochlear (CN IV) and abducens (CN VI) nerves

Homonymous hemianopsia

Retinal detachment

Age-related macular degeneration

Periorbital cellulitis

Hordeolum (stye)

Neonatal conjunctivitis

Orbital cellulitis

Meniere disease

Antihistamines for allergies

Vestibular transduction

Auditory transduction and pathways

Vestibulo-ocular reflex and nystagmus

Anatomy and physiology of the ear

Olfactory transduction and pathways

Dental caries disease

Gingivitis and periodontitis

Childhood oral health: Information for patients and families (The Primary School)

Pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions: Clinical

Pediatric ophthalmological conditions: Clinical

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Parotitis

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Key Takeaways

Parotitis is an inflammation of the parotid gland, which is one of the salivary glands located near the ears. There are several causes of parotitis, including viral infections, bacterial infections, and blockages in the duct that drains saliva from the gland. The most common cause of parotitis is a viral infection, such as mumps, which can cause the parotid gland to become swollen and tender.

People with parotitis can present with swollen and tender parotid, fever, dry mouth, and difficulty opening the mouth. The management involves rehydration, antibiotics when necessary, and vaccination against the mumps virus.