Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain burning of throat with hot food is painful but mostly does not create any serious problem and heals slowly by itself. But if the burns are severe i.e. if there is severe pain which is persistent all the time, formation of ulcers in mouth and throat, any problem in breathing, appearance of brown or charred mucosa of mouth and throat needs immediate medical assistance as it can lead to infections and further deteriorate the condition.. If it is not so and there is only pain during swallowing you can do a following things to heal your burnt throat.. -Take all the food ( solid or liquid) after letting them cool.. -Avoid any hard,spicy,hot,sour food items.. -Drink plenty of cold water to keep hydrated as well as it will relieve your burning of throat and help in healing by reducing inflammation.. -You can suck ice cubes for relief.. -Taking a teaspoon of honey helps in healing the burn lesion.. -If you have pain in throat taking PARACETAMOL OR IBUPROFEN tablet is helpful in relieving pain.. But if the condition does not improve medical assistance should be taken.. Hope you get well soon.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..