** 1. since possible infection is suspected thus examination with ENT doctor is necessary for evaluation of swollen tonsils and lymph nodes in the neck. PS. It is rare for streptococcus bacteria to invade the larynx, thus can be safely excluded 2. It will be good to have examination since the bacteria can travel from throat to middle ear through Eustachian tube, as such ENT doctor can prescribe you specific medicine [antibiotic] or even go for swab culture. PS. other complications which though possible but rare are: arthritis, meningitis, glomerulonephritis. [but have to be excluded with suitable examination and investigation] 3. . maintain good oral hygiene, rinse mouth after every meals, avoid smoking, tobacco chewing,spicy/fried foods, have warm salt water gargles. . take salt,turmeric and embelia ribes in 6-6 gm quantity and mix in 1/2kg water and after filtering, have gargles with it [when still lukewarm] . sucking to 1gm curcuma zedoaria helps in sore throat, also sucking to liquorice has same effect.