 [ Symptoms ] i have pain in my throat but only when i swallow it feels like a lump above my adam is apple what could it be  i also have difficulty getting food down because of the pain i tried cold medicine and rub on my chest but nothing has helped i could not get in to my doctor and he is out of town for a month please help [ Disease ] i have also had the same problem of pain when swallowing food i have drunk hot tea with honey no milk and that helps with the pain drink often as needed and the pain will subside honey acts like an antibiotic and has natural healing powers unlike over the counter medications