You can get a moderate amount of sun exposure if you have a cold, but you should be careful to avoid getting cold and avoid over-exposure to the sun that can cause sunburn or dehydration in your body. Colds are usually upper respiratory tract infections caused by viruses. If symptoms are mild, treatment usually involves rest, balanced nutrition, a light diet, drinking plenty of fluids and keeping warm. If there are symptoms such as cough and phlegm, you can take cough suppressants and phlegm remedies to treat the symptoms. Sunbathing can increase the sun’s ultraviolet radiation on the skin, there is a certain skin cleaning effect, in addition to appropriate sunbathing can be pleasant mood, to a better state of mind to deal with colds. Colds can be moderate sun exposure, but not the treatment of colds, cold symptoms are serious and recommended timely medical attention.