aeroparotitis

aeroparotitis

(ar″ō-par″ŏ-tīt′ĭs) [ aero- + parotitis] Swelling of one or both parotid glands due to introduction of air into the glands. This may occur in those who play wind instruments; it also occurs in nose blowing and Valsalva's maneuver if done too vigorously.