Symptoms & Signs
- Abnormal tastes, foul tastes
- Decreased ability to open the mouth
- Discomfort when opening the mouth
- Dry mouth
- Pain in the face or mouth pain
- Swelling in front of the ears
- Swelling of the face or neck
Diagnosis & Tests
Tests vary depending on the suspected disorder.
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Review Date : 3/3/2009
Reviewed By : James L. Demetroulakos, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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