else,
you might also try an ice-pack on the front of your neck (over some kind of cloth) in addition to taking some brand of ibuprofen. these two things may help the swelling. hot drinks, though they may feel good, and steaming, though it may loosen mucous, will do nothing to help swelling. you might be better off with an expectorant than steam. i have found the above useful.
good luck, you might be surprised how performance nerves may actually help you, in this case.
mike
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