Pray to St. Basil. We used to have a fine Catholic ceremony on Feb 2 and of course they don't seem to have it any more..but they crossed candles and put them against your throat in the hopes that you wouldn't choke on fish bones specifically, seeing as we usually ate fish on Fridays..and other throat conditions. Cross two candles, put them on your throat (they were white) and pray to St. Basil...after you have seen the doctor of course. It was such a sensible ceremony and actually worked because we never choked. mg