Fever is a common symptom of a cold. In addition, patients often have symptoms such as sore throat, headache, nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, cough, general malaise, and muscle aches.

Commonly used drugs for treatment include:

1. Antipyretic and analgesic drugs: Those who have symptoms such as headache, fever, and body muscle aches can use physical cooling or drugs to relieve discomfort. Such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. However, please note that children with colds and those with a history of asthma should avoid using aspirin.

2. Antiviral drugs: Colds caused by viral infections can be treated with antiviral drugs as appropriate under the guidance of a doctor. Commonly used drugs include ribavirin.

3. Antibacterial drugs: When there is evidence of bacterial infection such as elevated white blood cells, yellow purulent discharge, and coughing up yellow sputum, penicillins, first-generation cephalosporins, macrolides, or Quinolone antibiotic drug treatment. Commonly used drugs include amoxicillin, azithromycin, cefuroxime, etc. However, it should be noted that quinolone antibiotics are prohibited for children under 16 years of age.

4. Antitussives: For those with severe coughs, you can consult a doctor to use antitussives. Commonly used drugs include dextromethorphan hydrobromide, codeine, etc.

5. Anti-nasal congestion and anti-allergic drugs: People with symptoms such as nasal congestion, nasal mucosal congestion, edema, and sore throat can use pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, etc.; patients with symptoms such as frequent sneezing and excessive runny nose can use Use anti-allergic drugs such as loratadine and diphenhydramine as appropriate.

6. Chinese patent medicines: Some Chinese patent medicines can help improve cold symptoms, shorten the course of the disease, and promote disease recovery. Commonly used drugs include Yinqiao Powder, Ganmao Ling Granules, Lianhua Qingwen Capsules, etc.

Most colds are self-limiting. If the symptoms are mild, they usually heal on their own in about a week. In addition, pay attention to daily rest, replenish water appropriately, maintain indoor air circulation, and develop healthy living habits, such as regular work and rest, balanced diet, eating more foods rich in vitamins and other nutrients, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, moderate exercise, etc. Helps strengthen physical fitness and promote recovery from disease.