Throat feels like i have a huge hole in it from coughing what should i do? i drank hot tea a couple nights ago, but it seems lik it was makin it worst

Doctor can check: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed); a cold, influenza, or "mono" (antibiotics usually not used); or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants, or even stomach reflux during the night. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the throat symptoms are bothersome, recurrent, or don't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).