It's red and very swollen

For the past 4 days I have had the sorest throat in the world. So sore that I can't swallow or sleep properly because it makes my throat itch and then I begin coughing uncontrolably. My dad, who is an RN says it sounds and looks like a viral infection that will go away on its own. Hubby, who is not an RN thinks otherwise and won't stop badgering me to go see a doctor. I told him I'd go tomorrow if he paid the $30 co-pay. So, I guess I'm wasting my time and the doctor's tomorrow just so Hubby will shoosh. That is, if I can get in to see a doctor. Oh well, I had nothing to do tomorrow anyways and if there's a chance that it's not viral I guess I should have it checked out. Bleh.