Kindly don't self medicate, Medications take a while to take effect and any ailment takes a few days to recover from and it doesn't happen overnight. If you feel there is worsening of your condition I would advise you to visit a ER and undergo investigations(CBC,URE) and further evaluation. These following steps may help you in your condition: - Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water - Don't skip meals have a liquid diet containing soups and progressively increase to solid diet as per how you can tolerate. - Have food rich in vitamin C such as oranges to help build immunity. - Drink plenty of fluids, drink 3 liters of water per day - Do salt water gargling with lukewarm water thrice a day - Do steam inhalation (plain steam) thrice a day and apply vaporub over your chest and nose - Maintain good personal hygiene(Wash you hands regularly) - Rest plenty, body heals while at rest If the condition persists or worsens visit nearest ER at earliest