The symptoms of a sore and itchy cough are often more serious laryngitis, so first go to the hospital to check the throat to see if there is congestion and edema in the throat. If there is congestion and edema, you need to take anti-viral medication for treatment, such as Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid, Four Seasons Anti-viral Combination or Blue Scutellaria Oral Liquid, and cold medication, such as Aminogalactone Capsules, Vitamin C Yin Qiao Tablets or Aminogalactone Dispersible Tablets. If the cough is more severe, you can take compound licorice combination or compound fresh bamboo liquid for treatment. If there is pus in the throat or tonsils, it indicates a combination of bacterial infection and needs to be treated with antibiotics, such as cefixime or cefradine. If oral medication is not effective, intravenous medication such as cefradin or penicillin may be required. If you have a cough with phlegm, you may also need to use some phlegm-reducing medications, such as amiloride oral solution.