"First aid kit library" - a magazine that publishes "healing letters" of readers. The theme of the new issue: Protection against flu and colds. A cold is not a specific disease. And, contrary to popular belief, it is far from always associated with hypothermia. This word is called a whole group of ailments, from acute respiratory infection and herpes on the lips to influenza. Fortunately, in most cases, a cold does not require serious treatment. Moreover, antibiotics are not needed if you have a viral infection. A runny nose, sore throat and a small cough, of course, require attention. But if you follow basic rules, these symptoms will completely disappear in a week or two.