In general, mumps is self-limiting, with most recovering in about 10-14 days; suppurative mumps does not usually heal on its own, but recovers in about 7-10 days with aggressive treatment. Clinical mumps are more common in mumps and suppurative mumps. Mumps is a common respiratory infectious disease in children and adolescents, mainly manifested as parotid swelling and pain, can involve other salivary glands, self-limiting, usually 10-14 days to recover, but if the symptoms are serious or not timely treatment, some patients may cause viral encephalitis, pancreatitis and other complications. Septic parotitis is categorized into acute and chronic. Chronic septic parotitis is more common and mainly manifests as bilateral, recurrent parotid gland swelling, and pus may flow out when the parotid gland is squeezed. Aggressive treatment usually results in recovery in 7-10 days, and most do not heal on their own. If treatment is not timely, acute inflammation may turn chronic or show worsening of inflammatory symptoms. It is recommended that no matter what type of parotitis you are suffering from, you should actively consult a doctor and carry out the relevant treatment after a complete examination, so as to avoid delaying the condition, leading to aggravation of the condition, which will increase the difficulty of treatment.