Why is my throat red and dry?

Why do i have swollen glands and a dry throat everyday?

• I had the flu back in november, and ever since then , pretty much everyday my glands have felt swollen ( mainly on the right side) and my throat is very dry. It is uncomfortable to talk as my throat is dry and i have to have a drink on me at all times. It is so annoying! does anyone know what is causing this/what it is, is it serious :S and what can i do to help? thanks :)

• Answer:

  I had that last week, the swelling and dry throat. I have no idea where it came from. Ask the doctor, it is what I did. I got a throat swab, and try hard candies those help better than cough drops. Then ask the doctor, and try to get a strep throat test, it is not painful at all. Try that and you should feel better. You should also ask what you could do to help it go away. You probably do not have strep, I didn't. So you should just ask the doctor for some medicines (use as directed), and other advice.