Swelling and pain in the throat due to cold is mostly caused by acute tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis and other diseases caused by cold. General treatment and medication are generally used. 1. Acute tonsillitis: strengthen nutrition and unclogging stools, drink more water, light diet. Antibiotic treatment is the main method, preferred penicillin and other drugs. According to the severity of the disease to determine the route of administration, treatment 2-3 days of poor results, analyze the reasons for the change of antibiotics, such as cephalosporins and macrolides, such as cefuroxime, azithromycin, etc.; the use of dexamethasone and other glucocorticosteroids, as appropriate. 2. Acute pharyngitis: commonly used compound borax solution, compound chlorhexidine gargle solution, 1:5000 furacilin gargle solution for gargling, iodine tablets, silver and yellow tablets contained. If necessary, antibiotics can be used for anti-infection treatment, such as amoxicillin, cefuroxime, roxithromycin and so on. If the infection is viral, use ribavirin and other antiviral drugs to treat. If you have a sore throat due to cold, we recommend that you seek medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and treatment after the diagnosis is clear.