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A 42-year-old man was treated with radioactive iodine for Graves disease three days ago. He now reports dry mouth and painful swelling in front of both ears, worse when eating; examination shows tender, enlarged parotid glands without fluctuance or fever. He asks how to reduce further salivary-gland problems after radioactive iodine. Which one of the following is the most appropriate advice?

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