I have a swollen and sore throat for the last 3 days. cant swallow anything then i want to cry of pain. there is since yesterday building up alot of muscus in my throat which makes it more difficult ?

Doctor can examine: 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). "Can't swallow anything" may mean an emergency, and thus a trip to the ER.