Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your query cold and productive cough along with
sore throat are signs of
COMMON COLD which is a viral infection while
zithromax and
augmentin are antibiotics and antibiotics act against bacteria and not virus.
So taking antibiotics for viral infection will not be relevant and you are relieved because the viral infection generally is self limiting and subsides in mostly a week or even less..
But as you might be having some viral infection still infecting your throat so you have discomfort still..
You should do warm saline gargles..
Throat lozenges can be soothing..
Sip on like warm water as it will ease the discomfort..
Avoid spicy and hard food.
In case of pain you can take
Ibuprofen as it will relieve pain as well as reduce inflammation..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..