Hi welcome to health care magic... According to history you are having Acute pharyngitis leading cough... Your posterior pharynx should be examined by doctor and CBC report done. You should investigated with ASO titre or throat swab for rule out streptococci pharyngitis... For that Amoxycillin with clavulanic acid combination drug prescribed for five days Drink more water Excess spicy food and fried food restricted If needed diluted betardine gargles might needed ... Salt water gargles done for three times a day If wet cough present than for its expulsion ambroxol containing syrup can be prescribed.. If still not improving than auscultation and chest x ray done to rule out brochitis Take care Advise : Physician consultation for examination and further work up