Hello ! Since how long have you been coughing ? Is it dry cough or you get phlegm ? What s the colour of the phlegm ? Do you have fever or shortness of breath or wheeze ? Is your cough worsening at night ? Does your cough worsening on lying down ? Do your have Allergic symptoms like running nose , nasal blockade, sneezing ? Cough can signify issues from your throat down to lungs to reflux disease. If your cough is recent onset n get phlegm it s likely due to respiratory infection in which case a proper course of antibiotic will suffice. Do consume warn fluids and do warm saline gargle . You can also get betadine gargle solution and add few drops to one glass lukewarm water and gargle with this solution for symptomatic relief. If however your cough persists despite completion of antibiotic course you will need a further evaluation with chest x ray and Chest and ENT specialist consultation . Do review with your physician after the course of antibiotic.