Hi, Since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 10 days, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. You most probably have developed pharyngitis. 1) You need to do salt water gargling at least twice a day. 2) Use betadine mouthwash for good results. 3) Avoid cold food items, drink plenty of warm water. 4) Do steam inhalation twice a day. 5) You can use anti histaminics like Levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cough but get it prescribed. Avoid driving while on medication. 6) If symptoms like fever, chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment. 7) Investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better. Since you have a normal x-ray, there is also a possibility that the cough may be due to upper respiratory tract infection and will certainly get relieved in few days. Please make sure that you are a non smoker as well as non hypertensive using drugs like Lisinopril, Captopril which are having side effects like cough. if you have cough its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. Use a handkerchief always. Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks for referral. Best regards, Dr. Suhas Chauhan