Self-Help for Coughs, Colds & More
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Self-Help for Coughs, Colds & More
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Self-Help for Coughs, Colds & More
Colds, flu, most coughs, sinusitis, ear infections, sore throats, and other infections often get better without antibiotics, as your body can usually fight these infections on its own. The best way to treat these infections is to:
Have plenty of rest
Drink enough fluids to avoid feeling thirsty
Take a painkiller such as paracetamol or ibuprofen regularly according to the packet instructions.
Self-Help Guides
Visit the
NHS inform
website for self-help on a range of conditions including:
Cough
Sore Throat
Earache
Sinusitis
Advice and Support
If you would like to find out more about self-treating common health problems ask your pharmacist, call the free healthline on 08085 202030, e-mail
gram.healthpoint@nhs.scot
or visit
www.nhsinform.scot
.
Published: 08/11/2021 11:32
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Self-Help for Coughs, Colds & More
Colds, flu, most coughs, sinusitis, ear infections, sore throats, and other infections often get better without antibiotics, as your body can usually fight these infections on its own. The best way to treat these infections is to:
Have plenty of rest
Drink enough fluids to avoid feeling thirsty
Take a painkiller such as paracetamol or ibuprofen regularly according to the packet instructions.
Self-Help Guides
Visit the
NHS inform
website for self-help on a range of conditions including:
Cough
Sore Throat
Earache
Sinusitis
Advice and Support
If you would like to find out more about self-treating common health problems ask your pharmacist, call the free healthline on 08085 202030, e-mail
gram.healthpoint@nhs.scot
or visit
www.nhsinform.scot
.
Published: 08/11/2021 11:32
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