Throat lozenge during a fast
Question
Hello
I have severe throat pain
I did a throat culture earlier and there are no results yet
I am currently fasting; is it permissible to take a throat lozenge?
I have severe throat pain
I did a throat culture earlier and there are no results yet
I am currently fasting; is it permissible to take a throat lozenge?
Answer
Greetings and blessings
It is not permitted to take a lozenge during a fast.
However, it is quite possible that in your present condition you are exempt from fasting.
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