Ever since then I'm deathly afraid of falling asleep whenever my throat hurts because I don't want it to close when I'm sleeping and I'm the only person in this floor in this house so I wouldn't be able to run upstairs and get to an ER in time.
well your aunt is the first tim i have everr heard of that happening, so i dont think its very common.
if you have any throat medicine you should take it, and hot tea always makes my throat feel better :]