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Parotitis (Signs and Symptoms (Redness and tenderness over the gland, Pus,…
Parotitis
Signs and Symptoms
Redness and tenderness over the gland
Pus, in bacterial infection
Swelling over the underlying skin
Increased salivation (initially)
Swelling over the gland
Causes
Decreased flow of saliva
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Nursing care plan
Administer analgesics to control the pain
Maintain oral hygiene to promote appetite
Massage the gland
Complications
Abscess of salivary gland
Spread of infection
respiratory obstruction
Pathophysiology
Failure of sufficient ductul lavage
Infection results in inflammatory response
Decreased salivary production
Diagnostic procedures
Salivary culture
Virus culture
Definition
An inflammation of parotid glands