There is no quickest solution for winter colds, but causative treatment, symptomatic treatment and general treatment can be taken to relieve symptoms and promote recovery.
1. Anti-causal treatment: Antiviral treatment is generally not needed for common colds; for influenza caused by viral infection, antiviral treatment such as oseltamivir can be used; if combined with or secondary to bacterial infection, antibiotics such as amoxicillin can be used for treatment.
2. Symptomatic treatment: People with fever can use acetaminophen and other antipyretic drugs; people with cough and phlegm can combine dextromethorphan and aminobromine for symptomatic treatment, but the use of specific drugs need to be in accordance with medical advice.
3. General treatment: including drinking water and rest. Drinking water, due to the rise in body temperature after a cold, the body’s water consumption is greater, so you need to replenish water in a timely manner, accompanied by discomfort in the throat, drink more water can be symptomatic relief of symptoms. Rest, most of the colds are caused by immunity decline, so we need to pay attention to rest, let the body get enough rest, the immune system can be improved and recovery; other also include avoiding cold, light diet and so on.
Patients are advised to seek medical advice in a timely manner, and the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.