What is this?

Question

I have not yet gone to the doctor, but I AM having some strange symptoms which include:

My throat feeling swollen, as in when I swallow it feels big and like I will gag. However, it does not hurt when touched, and it is not in the area of the glands to my knowledge (it is under my chin in the middle rather than sides).

A cough which started today (along with the throat). It's like a mild need to cough, like a tickle often in the lower throat, especially when I breathe. When I start to cough I will cough for a while, then it will stop. Later it will start again. My friend said that my cough sounded deeper than usual (I have asthma and normally have a cough, but this is much more persistant).

I have not yet gone to the doctor. I want to wait a few days at least to make sure it is not just my normal asthma acting up, or just an allergy. However, I do want to know what I could possibly be dealing with. Thanks.

It may actually be mid to upper throat. Nevermind lower.

Also, I will note, there is little or no mucus.

No fever so far.

Answer 1

With the swollen throat it may be an allergic reaction. The cough could be a minor respiratory problem. Years ago I had bronchitis and pneumonia. Ever since then if I drink anything cold I get a nagging cough and feeling in my chest like I need to cough something up. Just let your doctor know about all of this stuff going on.

Answer 2

I'm serious when I say this. With global warming and all the climate changes, there are a lot of strange diseases and illnesses poping up all over. Super bugs all over the place causing staph infections in teenagers. With your condition, you need to get to the Doctor before you have a serious add on to deal with.

Answer 3

Take your temperature and see if you're running a fever. You're probably coming down with a cold or have a virus. Swollen glands will feel wierd when you swallow.

Answer 4

Consult your family doctor would be better than waiting around.