Two glands are swollen on either side of my neck. i was fine yesterday woke up this morning with pain and cold fever. it hurts when i swallow. ?

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain 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). A couple days of throat lozenges or Tylenol temporarily can decrease pain.