Drinking alcohol during a cold is not effective for recovery; drinking alcohol during a cold may worsen cold symptoms. There are no clinical studies showing that alcoholic beverages can promote the recovery of colds, therefore, drinking alcohol during colds is not helpful to the recovery of the disease. In addition, drinking alcohol during a cold may irritate the mucous membrane of the throat, leading to increased coughing, sore throat and other symptoms, thus affecting the recovery of the disease. Therefore, it is forbidden to drink alcohol during colds. Diet during cold and flu is recommended to be light, avoid spicy and stimulating food intake, dietary advice to increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, increase the intake of vitamins. If you have a cold, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time.