Question 1

my throat feels swollen, but not sore. i have had a pressure headache thats right at my forehead forehead. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Fever: It sounds like an upper respiratory infection. If symptoms persist and supportive care doesn't work then it's best you are evaluated by a physician either In person or virtually. Hope this helps

Question 2

why is my throat swollen but not sore?

Accepted Answer

Palatal edema: People who snore or have obstructive sleep apnea can develop swollen uvula without pain. See an ENT doctor for examination and possible sleep study.

Question 3

i think i've had post nasal drip for a week now. it's not a cold. my throat was swollen but not sore now cough and runny nose. what can i do/take.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You may well have a sinus infection and should check with your doctor.

Question 4

i have a throat issue, feels like something is swollen in back of throat, not sore just swollen feeling, food gets caught too.  any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably an ENT doctor.
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Question 5

i have a read throat, for long
time like 2 months, its not sore and it doesent hurt at all, some times it gets swollen but it goes away in like 3 hour?

Accepted Answer

Red sore throat: These symptoms could be the sign of an infection, allergies, or rarely sometimes more serious problems.  Since it's not getting better, you should go and see your doctor to help find out what's going on and how to treat it. If there are any breathing problems you should call right away.

Question 6

my throat is swollen and red but is not sore?

Accepted Answer

Allergy.: May be allergy. If it persists, or you develop other symptoms, see your doctor. Tell him if any particular things make it worse.

Question 7

swollen feeling in throat, not sore, no pain. feels like i can't breathe deep enough, sometimes a gagging feeling. feels like i can't clear my throat.

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: This sounds like an allergy problem with post nasal drip. Your family physician is the person to see soon for relief.

Question 8

my throat has felt very swollen and very tight however is is not sore. it has been like this consistently for a week. could it be strep?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Strep is a bacterial infection often associated with tonsillitis. There is generally a sore throat red papules on the tongue and white plaques on the tonsil or back of throat normally a fever is present. A simple visit to a clinic would reveal if its strep with a swab. Strep needs antibiotics. This may be a simple post nasal drip in early allergy season but if you start to feel ill get tested.

Question 9

my throat has been swollen and tight for over a week. it is not sore but feels very swollen. could it be strep despite the lack of soreness? help!

Accepted Answer

Swollen throat: It is possible but you would worry that it could be something else.  For example, could be viral, lymph nodes, or thyroid and it needs further evaluation.

Question 10

my throat feels like its swelling. it's not sore but right tonsil is swollen. it has been like this for a week now. and now i feel pain in my ears?

Accepted Answer

See ur doctor: infection possible. 
bad teeth? abscess... needs drainage. 
fever? need abx
trouble breathing? call 911.

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My throat feels swollen, but not sore. i have had a pressure headache thats right at my forehead forehead. should i be concerned?

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Why is my throat swollen but not sore?

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I think i've had post nasal drip for a week now. it's not a cold. my throat was swollen but not sore now cough and runny nose. what can i do/take.

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I have a throat issue, feels like something is swollen in back of throat, not sore just swollen feeling, food gets caught too. any ideas?

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I have a read throat, for long time like 2 months, its not sore and it doesent hurt at all, some times it gets swollen but it goes away in like 3 hour?

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My throat is swollen and red but is not sore?

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Swollen feeling in throat, not sore, no pain. feels like i can't breathe deep enough, sometimes a gagging feeling. feels like i can't clear my throat.

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My throat has felt very swollen and very tight however is is not sore. it has been like this consistently for a week. could it be strep?

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My throat has been swollen and tight for over a week. it is not sore but feels very swollen. could it be strep despite the lack of soreness? help!

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My throat feels like its swelling. it's not sore but right tonsil is swollen. it has been like this for a week now. and now i feel pain in my ears?

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