I'm feeling a bit off because the right side of my throat has been heavy for about 8 to 10 days now. I haven't had a cough or sneezing, and there's no dry cough either. Also, I haven't traveled anywhere recently. I've tried gargling with hot salt water, but it hasn't really helped. It feels like there's a swelling or something stuck on that side, but when I look, there's no visible swelling from the outside. Could you please help me understand what's going on?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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