Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from viral throat infection as it began with a cold and there is a possibility that there is a superseded bacterial infection and the symptoms of throat pain that is Pharyngitis seems to be due to it.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora