Laura, I have two cures for sore throats. Ginger tea: 2 cups water, 1/2 cup honey/sugar your choice, and abut an inch of mashed ginger-just take the side of a big knife to it and push it a bit-or use a meat tenderizer. Bring it all to a boil and it is lovely.
The other one is a "Chinese Medicine" I would think you could get it in some shops there. I was able to get it in the States, and not just in China town. Loquat syrup. It comes in a red box and is a thick brown liquid. Kind of like molasses. it's called "king To Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa" It is amazing stuff for sore throats. When I have my long days, I take a couple of spoonfuls between classes to keep going-I don't believe in lecturing with a microphone, so My big mouth does it all. This stuff can be taken straight (if you can take the taste of it) or mixed in warm water.
Have I written this before? I'm getting de ja vue.
She showed off at my arrival by eating all the food in her bowl, and I had a good 15-minute chat with her about what was going on.
She barked her head off at me as I was leaving, but she was annoyed rather than distressed.
Sorry to hear that, I bet you feel like a bit of you is missing. Fingers and paws crossed for a speedy recovery. 
