Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat and unproductive cough which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. It could be due to poor immunity of body as well. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get paranasal sinus x-ray done along with throat swab test and blood tests and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Avoid cold carbonated beverages.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari

Hi welcome to HCM
I Have gone thru your query regarding sore throat and unproductive cough .
Dear , It is a matter of concern . It is no doubt irritating but not a cause of worry .

.1 .It is the outcome of swollen tonsils which block the throat ,due to wrong practise of taking cold foods after hot foods or vice versa . Changing this practice will help you to be out of such troubles .

2.Allergies, dry air, and outdoor pollution, as well as illnesses like the common cold, flu, measles, chickenpox , all cause sore throat and variety of coughs .
These illnesses are all viral infections that will not respond to antibiotic.That is why intake of antibiotics for 5 days could not help you cure .
Intake of only medicines will not help cure .

Home treatment is usually all that is needed for a sore throat caused by a virus. These tips may help you feel better.

Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort:

Take a small pinch of salt . Keep it in your throat and fill your mouth with tolerable hot water . Rotate till you can hold this water and salt in your throat for 20-30 seconds and gulp it . IF you have HBP , spit out the salty water .
Licorice root an inch of it's piece , chewed and sucked its juice , long been used to treat sore throats . Also It is effective when crushed and mixed with water and filtered , to create a gargle solution.
Peppermint has menthol, which helps thin mucus and calm sore throats and coughs. peppermint contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, which may help encourage healing.
Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Hot fluids, such as basil / chamomile tea or soup, may help decrease throat irritation.
A simple remedy for this is , little modification in your life style and food habits , which can do wonders to eradicate your health problems leaving you healthy ever after .
For your info , modifying your life style and food habits - including essential nutrients - fiber ,vitamins ,minerals and antioxidants in natural form like lemon,ginger ,garlic , green veges & fruit , aloe vera ,and regular physical activity all help strengthen your immunity and give resistance from ill health .
Hope this helps solve your query .
Take care .Get well soon .