What is the main treatment for acute inflammation of the lacrimal gland?

Acute inflammation of the lacrimal gland, commonly referred to as dacryoadenitis, is primarily treated with observation and antibiotics if bacterial infection is suspected. This approach is appropriate because many cases of lacrimal gland inflammation are self-limiting and may resolve without intensive intervention. In situations where symptoms are significant, antibiotics can help if there is an underlying bacterial infection.

Antibiotics are particularly important when the inflammation is caused by infectious agents, such as viral or bacterial infections. In cases where there is no clear indication of a secondary bacterial infection or if the presentation is typical of a viral infection, careful monitoring may be all that is required, allowing the body to heal itself.

Surgical drainage is not typically the first line of treatment for acute dacryoadenitis, as many conditions will improve with conservative management. While drainage may be necessary in chronic cases or in instances where abscess formation occurs, it is not the standard initial approach for acute inflammation.

Topical antihistamines are not indicated in the treatment of lacrimal gland inflammation, as this condition is not primarily allergic in nature. Similarly, systemic corticosteroids might be considered in certain chronic or severe inflammatory conditions but are not the go-to treatment for acute inflammation unless there