Swelling under jaw closer toear than chin,lots of coughing the last few days.ive had tonsilitis 3times.my throat feels raw,swallowing hurts,any ideas?

Dr. can evaluate: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Swelling on the jaw or neck may mean inflamed nodes, or abscess forming.