What can I do to relieve my severe tonsillitis?

I went to the doctor yesterday and was told I have tonsillitis. One of my tonsils was literally the size of a ping pong ball. I was prescribed an antibiotic called Augmentin and was told I’d be better soon. However, the pain I am in right now is horrific. I can’t swallow very much at all either.

Do any of you know anything I can do for relief? What can I do to put myself on a faster track to recovery?

Thank you.