Viral colds often do not need to take medicine. The main pathogens causing viral colds are viruses, influenza viruses. Viral colds have a certain degree of self limitation. If not treated, they can be cured in 5 to 7 days. Mild viral colds do not need to take medicine. During this period, take good rest, drink more warm water, and eat a lighter diet. If you have runny nose, stuffy nose and other symptoms, you can use some antiviral drugs. If the viral cold is serious, and there are repeated high fever, even body aches and other symptoms, you can take some antiviral drugs, or go to the hospital to see the doctor, and use appropriate drugs for treatment under the guidance of the doctor. At ordinary times, you should pay attention to improving personal immunity.