Cold/Sore throat (喉咙感冒了)

I have got a cold/sore throat which caused me cough a lot. I thought I would be fine if i keep drinking hot water but it didn't help at all. Having a sore throat is painful and I could not sleep well at night... so I went to see a doctor and was told that cold/sore throat is popular recently due to the cold weather. I was told to wear a mask and take the medicine. Wearing a mask is a must in Japan if you catch a cold or suffer from hay fever(花粉症) . I think this is a good habit as it is good for you and others. Thanks to the doctor's medicine and advice, I'm getting better now.