Sore throat and dry cough may be caused by acute upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, asthma and other diseases, according to the cause of the targeted treatment. 1. Acute upper respiratory tract infection: mostly caused by viral or bacterial infections, can be manifested as nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, cough and other symptoms, generally can be given symptomatic supportive treatment. Such as sore throat can be given to the boric acid solution gargle to relieve symptoms, dry cough severe dextromethorphan and other cough suppressants. 2. Pharyngitis: pharyngitis is also a more common disease that can cause cough and sore throat, you can use compound boric acid solution gargle to relieve localized swelling. 3. Acute bronchitis: can be manifested as sore throat, cough and other symptoms, generally given dextromethorphan cough and other symptomatic treatment. If there is evidence of bacterial infection, amoxicillin, azithromycin and other antibiotics can be used to fight infection. 4. Asthma: asthma can cause irritating dry cough, dry cough can lead to severe sore throat and other symptoms. For treatment, inhaled glucocorticosteroids combined with adrenergic receptor agonists such as budesonide formoterol powder inhaler are usually given. Sore throat and dry cough can be caused by a variety of diseases, if the symptoms are not relieved or aggravated, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and at the same time, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.