<unk>  <unk>  is inflammation of salivary glands, usually the major ones, the most common being the parotid gland, followed by submandibular and sublingual glands. It should not be confused with sialadenosis (sialosis) which is a non-inflammatory enlargement of the major salivary glands.<unk>  can be further classed as acute or chronic. Acute<unk>  is an acute inflammation of a salivary gland which may present itself as a red, painful swelling that is tender to touch. Chronic<unk>  is typically less painful but presents as recurrent swellings, usually after meals, without redness. Causes of<unk>  are varied, including bacterial (most commonly Staphylococcus aureus), viral and autoimmune conditions.
Sialadenitis
Laryngitis
Phlegmon
Tonsillitis
Pharyngitis
Posthitis
Sinusitis
Placentitis