I have been having trouble on and off for about a year. There are times it feels I have something in my throat. It feels as if there is something there, and it has become more consistent recently. It almost feels as if there is something starting to block my airway and I keep clearing my throat. My lymph nodes feel swollen and it is worse when I drink or eat something hot. When I drink cold alcoholic beverages, it sometimes gets better. Any ideas?