question: Hello doctor, I have little swelling in front of ear on parotid gland for about 10 days. I feel pain while chewing. Nothing else apart that. I can open my mouth wide. Local doctor gave me some antibiotics and now my pain is gone 90 %. Since I am a smoker. So my question is what is the reason for this swelling and I have quit smoking past two days. Does smoking does this? And what should I do next? Swelling is not visible but can be felt. There is no swelling inside the mouth.