Ice water is not recommended for colds. Colds often have a cough, throat discomfort and other symptoms, ice water may stimulate the throat, may also induce tracheal spasms, resulting in increased cough symptoms. In addition, the gastrointestinal function is usually weakened during a cold, drinking ice water is easy to stimulate the gastrointestinal, is not conducive to the recovery of the disease, may also cause diarrhea, abdominal pain symptoms, aggravate the condition, and even cause dehydration, electrolyte disorders and other consequences. It is advisable to drink warm water during colds to avoid aggravating the condition.