Treatment
The treatment varies depending on the specific disorder.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Most salivary gland disorders respond well to treatment. See the specific disorders.
Complications
See the specific disorders.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
ALWAYS call your health care provider if you have symptoms of a salivary gland disorder.
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Salivary gland disorders : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Salivary gland disorders : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Salivary gland disorders : Treatment
Review Date : 3/3/2009
Reviewed By : James L. Demetroulakos, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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