When there is no medicine available for a cold, there is no quick way to get well, but you can promote the improvement of the disease through general treatment, such as paying attention to rest, eating a light diet, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding exertion. If the symptoms of a cold are severe, medication should be used under a doctor’s supervision. Colds are common acute respiratory infections and can be categorized into common colds and influenza. If the symptoms of common cold are mild, no medication is needed. You can help your body to recover by drinking plenty of water to promote metabolism, getting enough rest, and eating high quality proteins, vegetables and fruits to replenish nutrients needed by your body. If symptoms are severe, symptomatic treatment is needed. Influenza is generally characterized by severe symptoms. On top of general treatment such as improving lifestyle and nutrition, antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir should be taken, and other symptoms such as high fever, nasal congestion and coughing should be treated symptomatically. If the symptoms of influenza are severe, it is necessary to consult a doctor in a timely manner and take reasonable treatment under the guidance of the doctor to avoid delaying the condition.