I've had a sore throat for two days now. It's extremely painful to swallow, and I've just noticed white bumps/ ulcers(?) near the tonsils on both sides, but more present on my left. My left ear is also causing pain. Many memebers of my family have had either a cold or the flu recently (undiagnosed, not sure which), I've had oral sex recently though the partner claims no diseases, and I smoke 2-3 cigarettes a day (not since sick). I think I have tonsillitis, but I'm not sure, please advise.