How To Treat Sore Throat Leading To Swelling And Pain?

hello im 19 and I have had a cold for a while now and started getting a sore throat as of 2 days ago its only on one side but it really hurts, swallowing hurts, talking hurts sometimes even breathing feels uncomfortable but what strikes me about my tonsil is at the top it looks like its torn like there is an area that looks like its being stretched trying to hold onto my swollen tonsil and it looks ripped