The swelling usually subsides in about 1 week for purulent mumps and in about 2 weeks for mumps. The mumps are mainly divided into two types: purulent mumps and mumps: 1. purulent mumps: mainly caused by bacterial infection, mostly unilateral, early symptoms are mild, the parotid gland may appear slightly painful and swollen, then there may be obvious pain and swelling of the parotid gland, often accompanied by high fever and chills, later pus is visible at the mouth of the parotid duct, and the swelling usually lasts about 1 week. 2. mumps: mainly caused by the mumps virus, contagious and self-limiting, starting rapidly, often with fever and chills. The mumps virus is a contagious and self-limiting disease that starts rapidly, often with prodromal symptoms such as fever and loss of appetite, and 1-2 days later the parotid gland becomes swollen and develops in the surrounding area, with local skin fever and tightness. It is recommended that if you are suffering from mumps, you must actively seek medical attention to improve the diagnosis and treat the different causes of the disease. Mumps is mainly treated with antibiotics and mumps is mainly treated symptomatically, and there are no specific antiviral drugs available.