If your body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius and you do not have a headache or body aches, you should not rush to take medicine for this kind of cold. What do you do when you are suddenly troubled by sneezing, headache and fever? If you are in a hurry to take cold medicine, you are making a big mistake. So, what kind of cold does not need medicine first? The body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius It is a medicine with three toxins, even the common antipyretic drugs such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen have the risk of adverse reactions such as damage to the liver. Therefore, there is no need to rush to use medicine if your body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius when you have a cold. Physical methods such as warm water or diluted medical alcohol wipes should be preferred to lower the temperature. However, for children who have had febrile convulsions before, parents should seek medical attention as soon as possible and ask the doctor to prescribe antipyretic medication on a case-by-case basis. The need for antipyretic drugs should also be noted, the best time between the use of drugs more than 4 hours. And the dosage should be limited, for example, the maximum recommended daily dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen) is 3000 mg. No headache or body aches. High fever, headache and body aches are typical symptoms of influenza. Generally speaking, the absence of these symptoms suggests that it does not belong to influenza and there is no need to rush to use medicine. If the symptoms of common cold are not serious, there is no need to take medicine either, and can be relieved by physical therapy or dietary therapy. Dry nose and throat When you have a cold, the dry winter air can make your respiratory tract feel more uncomfortable. Placing a humidifier by your bed or sofa can help you breathe more smoothly. Sore throat Start by dissolving 7.5 grams of salt in 250 ml of warm water and gargle slowly to relieve a sore throat, every 6-8 hours. Sneezing and watery eyes These are mostly allergy symptoms, although antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine maleate (i.e. “paracetamol”) and diphenhydramine can relieve them, but such drugs can cause the side effects of drowsiness and sleepiness. Cold medicines containing “allergy” or “benzene” should not be taken. Of course, just because it is not recommended to take medicine in a hurry when you have a cold, does not mean that you should ignore it. Rest and water are the basic requirements to avoid the aggravation of cold symptoms and to recover soon. You can also eat more fruits rich in vitamin C such as dates, oranges, kiwi and grapefruit. Finally, I would like to remind that although the cold itself is not terrible, it may aggravate the condition for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic cardiac insufficiency, chronic renal insufficiency, etc. Once the symptoms of the original disease are found to be aggravated, it is important to seek medical attention in a timely manner. In addition, children younger than 5 years old and elderly people over 65 years old, as well as those who are usually in poor health, should also pay attention to the changes in their condition. These people have weaker immune system functions, and sometimes the symptoms of influenza are not obvious and can be mistaken for the common cold.