Swollen glands in the neck could indicate the presence of an infection or an edema caused by a problem in the lymphatic system or some form of cancerous condition in the gland. However, since you seem to have an enlargement in your throat, there is a good chance that you just have a simple case of tonsillitis. This is an inflammation of the tonsils that is caused by a bacterial or yeast infection and is curable.
The tonsils are located in the back of the mouth on either side of the throat and when they are inflamed are usually quite visible. The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system and are a crucial component of the immune system and attack mechanism of the upper respiratory tract. This is the very reason that removing the tonsils in a procedure - called a tonsillectomy is generally avoided, as the immune system would be compromised once the tonsils are removed. However, when the tonsils are inflamed to the point where they impair breathing and swallowing, there is no choice but to remove the inflamed organ. During a tonsillectomy, the adenoids are usually also removed since they are connected in function to the tonsils. The adenoids are generally of no used in adults so their removal is of no consequence. Infections of the tonsils could be because of either a bacterial infection or a yeast infection. Yeast infections are quite easy to spot because they cause a white spotting in the back of the mouth as the fungus germinates and grows in the mouth. Bacterial infections usually cause a white plaque formation over the back of the mouth as well as inflammation.
To combat either of these problems, you need to disinfect the area repeatedly with antiseptic mouthwashes and reduce the inflammation as well. An antiseptic mouthwash can be made by mixing equal quantities of hydrogen peroxide and water. This is very effective in treating bacterial infections. If it is a fungal infection, a mouthwash made by mixing a few drops of tea tree oil in a glass of water can produce excellent results. If tea tree oil is not available, you can use the hydrogen peroxide mouthwash for fungal infections too.
The second part of fighting the infection requires a concoction of ginger, garlic, salt and black pepper to be added to a soup. Slice ginger and garlic finely and make a paste out of it and cook it with the soup preparation and finally add the ground pepper and have this before every meal. You condition should be back to normal in a week with this treatment.