Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic bronchitis. Due to hyper-responsiveness of the respiratory tract mucosa, there is increase bouts of cough. Management includes: 1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can be taken for symptomatic relief. 2. Montelukast, which is used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma. 3. Anti tussive formulations are helpful in soothing the throat and reducing the frequency of cough 4. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet. 5. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. And as you have an important match, avoid taking any sedative histamines or cough suppressants containing opioids. Wishing you a good health. Thanks & take care.