down with the sickness

I have been feeling unwell since the day I got back to work. Tell tale signs like a sudden change of voice and some difficulty in swallowing, lead me to believe that I am getting Sick-er. The orange Lozenges in my mouth must do the trick for now. If this fails then it is time for plan B - Salt bath for the mouth.
(Information taken from http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/sore_throat.htm)
A doctor's visit is necessary to rule out a more serious condition, especially if any of the following are present:
* Sore throat or hoarseness lasts for more than several days.
* Sore throat causes severe pain or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
* Blood in saliva, sputum, or phlegm.
* Rash
* Enlarged or tender lymph nodes in the neck.
* White or yellow patches or pus at the back of the throat.
* Fever of 103°F (39.4) in infants under 12 months or 101°F (36.3 C) or higher in babies under 6 months.
* Excessive drooling in children.
* Contact with someone who has been diagnosed with strep throat or mononucleosis or if there is a reported outbreak in your community.
* Sore throat but no fever.

The seventh month burning of the incense and hell currency, added with the recent dry spells in the afternoon made the air dry, smokey, humid and stale. The afternoons are unbearable. I can imagine how learners struggle with staying awake during those times.