If the cold is accompanied by generalized pain, antipyretic and analgesic medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be taken as needed. If the flu is the cause of body aches and pains, antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and zanamivir can be taken as needed. Early symptoms of colds are mainly nasal symptoms, sneezing, nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge, and in severe cases, in addition to fever, generalized symptoms such as malaise, chills, aches and pains in the limbs, and headaches. At this time can take acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc., through the reduction of prostaglandin synthesis and block the impulse of pain nerve endings and produce analgesic effect. When it is clear that it is influenza, neuraminidase inhibitors can be used within 48 hours of the onset of the disease, which can inhibit the replication of influenza viruses, reduce pathogenicity, alleviate symptoms, shorten the duration of the disease and reduce complications. They are the best drugs available for the treatment of influenza, such as oseltamivir and zanamivir. If the symptoms of the flu are severe, you also need to seek medical treatment in time to avoid delays.