Your symptoms—severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing even saliva, redness/inflammation—suggest a significant throat infection, most likely:
• Acute Pharyngitis or
• Tonsillitis
Health Tips
• Try small sips of warm fluids (if tolerable)
• Avoid spicy/irritating food
• Steam inhalation may give mild relief
• Rest voice
⚠️ Red flags:
• Drooling saliva
• Difficulty opening mouth
• Breathing difficulty
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