What to do if i feel like i want to cut my throat off. any home remedies for a sore throat?

Tips: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test / culture. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Pour boiling water over thinly sliced ginger. Steep 5 min. In a covered pot. Add 2 to 3 tbs honey.