it could be many things but unfortunately it would be impossible to blindly provide you with this long list because i know nothing about you or your medical history and more importantly i have no way of examining your throat over the internet. while i am sympathetic to your financial situation it does not change the need for this information --- information that can only be obtained first-hand during a medical examination. i am very sorry and trust that you will do the right thing and find a way to have a medical exam.
22 years old female & recently noticed that only my right tonsil is swollen. smoked for 5 months & quit 2 weeks ago. i observed the swollen tonsil about four days ago. i had partial nasal congestion and watery eyes prior to the discovery. today i developed an unproductive cough. i do not have a fever. i do not have difficulty breathing or swallowing. as i mentioned i did smoke cigarettes for around five months. i quit "cold turkey" almost two weeks ago. when i did smoke it was every couple of days. i do drink but not excessively. i cannot afford a doctor visit at the moment. what could this be?