What to do if you have a bad cold with aches and pains

Severe cold with body aches and pains, it is recommended to pay attention to daily care, symptomatic treatment and anti-infection treatment, which will help the recovery of the disease. Colds are mainly categorized into common colds and influenza. Common colds are usually caused by a variety of viral infections such as parainfluenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus. A severe cold indicates that the symptoms of cold are more serious and may cause symptoms such as weakness of limbs, loss of appetite and body aches. 1. Pay attention to daily care: rest, increase water intake, balanced nutrition, replenish nutrients and water needed by the body, and increase the immunity of the body. 2. Symptomatic treatment: those with fever can be given ice packs and other physical cooling, while severe cases can be given non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other drugs to lower the temperature. 3. Anti-infection treatment: Common cold does not need antiviral treatment. For cold caused by influenza virus infection, oseltamivir can be given as antiviral treatment. If the cold is combined with bacterial infection, amoxicillin, erythromycin, cefixime, cefadroxil, etc., can be given under the guidance of the doctor. If there is no relief or further aggravation of symptoms by the above means, it is recommended to go to a hospital specialist as soon as possible, and if necessary, be treated by intravenous administration of medication.