Ribavirin belongs to the synthetic nucleoside antiviral drugs, which can inhibit the synthesis of viruses, thus inhibiting viral replication, in principle, can treat colds, but not as a routine use of drugs. 1. Viral infections: simple viral infections caused by colds, common colds generally do not need antiviral treatment, mainly symptomatic treatment, such as cough cough phlegm, sneezing and sneezing, respectively, the use of cough syrup, pseudoephedrine and other drugs; for influenza viruses caused by influenza, the usual use of oseltamivir antiviral treatment, ribavirin adverse reactions and treatment of influenza effect is general. 2. Bacterial infection: when there are symptoms of bacterial infection such as elevated white blood cells, runny nose and yellow sputum, antibiotics can be used according to experience. Commonly used antibiotics in outpatient clinics include penicillin (such as amoxicillin), first-generation cephalosporins (such as cephradine), and macrolides (such as erythromycin), and so on. 3. Other: cold and flu should also pay attention to rest, quit smoking, drink more water, increase nutrition and maintain indoor air circulation. Patients should be treated under the guidance of a professional doctor and should not take medication on their own.