My throat and chest are sore, i was sitting next to a smoking person last night and now i'm dying?

Dr. can check throat: Throat pain can be from strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Second hand smoke doesn't cause a rapid death, so hopefully not dying today.