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Parotitis is the inflammation of the parotid gland. The parotid gland is one of your system's most critical salivary glands that release saliva in your oral cavity to help with the chewing of food and keep your oral cavity from drying out. These glands are situated on either side of the face in front of our ears. The parotid gland is the most commonly affected among the three major salivary glands. Although the symptoms can cause discomfort for a certain period, the inflammation of the parotid gland usually heals within a short time.