Salivary Gland Disorders and Diseases

The salivary glands are the exocrine glands found in mammals. These glands are responsible for producing saliva by a system of ducts. Food becomes moistened by saliva due to the enzymes present in it, making swallowing and chewing easier, which further helps in breaking down food and aids in its digestion. The salivary glands can be afflicted by a variety of conditions including stones, swelling, malfunction and infection. The symptoms of salivary gland disorders include neck or facial swel...