This protocol covers the management of chronic recurrent parotitis in paediatric patients who experience repeated inflammatory episodes of the parotid gland. These children present with recurrent acute or subacute parotid gland swelling accompanied by fever, malaise, and pain.
Recurrent parotitis of childhood is an inflammatory condition of the parotid gland characterized by repeated episodes of swelling and pain. Episodes present acutely or subacutely and are accompanied by systemic features — notably fever and malaise — in addition to local gland discomfort.
Acute episodes are addressed through supportive care directed at the patient and the affected gland. The full structured protocol specifies the complete approach, including which supportive measures apply and the role of antimicrobial therapy.