Colds are categorized into influenza and common colds, and regardless of the type of cold, they can cause a sore throat. Influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus and spreads mainly through droplets. Symptoms are characterized by systemic symptoms, such as high fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, etc. Nasopharyngeal symptoms are mild. Although influenza is not characterized by nasopharyngeal symptoms, it can cause sore throat. Common colds are caused by viral infections such as adenovirus and coronavirus, which start rapidly and mainly manifest nasal symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion and runny nose, but can also manifest dry throat, cough and sore throat. Sore throats caused by colds can be relieved by cold medicines such as cotrimoxazole and phenmetrazine. Sore throat can also be caused by other diseases, such as acute laryngitis, acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, etc. If the symptoms do not improve or worsen, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor’s standardized examination, to find out the cause of the disease, and then treat the cause.