Shortness of breath after a cold needs to be treated according to its cause, such as upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, etc. After a clear diagnosis, general treatment and medication are chosen. 1. Upper respiratory tract infection: Upper respiratory tract infection can cause shortness of breath after a cold, accompanied by runny nose, cough, cough sputum, nasal congestion and other phenomena, usually symptomatic treatment, if it is clear that the combination of or secondary bacterial infections can be prescribed antibiotics, such as cefdinir, amoxicillin, etc., along with the saline rinse of the nasal passages, with the sputum, if there is a sputum cough, can be combined with the sputum bromohexine and other sputum removing drugs. In addition, you should rest more, not too tired. 2. Influenza: shortness of breath and fatigue after a cold may also be due to influenza, which may show high fever, generalized weakness, muscle aches and pains, and can be treated with antiviral medications such as ribavirin and oseltamivir, etc. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to a light diet. In addition, pay attention to a light diet and pay more attention to rest. If the symptoms of shortness of breath after the flu are more serious, it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examination, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to take standardized treatment, the above drugs should be used under the guidance of the doctor, and should not be used indiscriminately, so as not to lead to adverse consequences.