Unfortunately many people being treated for high blood pressure, asthma or glaucoma are unable to take the above medicines but may benefit from:
Inhalants – these contain ingredients to relieve a blocked nose.
Saline nasal drops or sprays – these clear nasal passages and sooth.
One thing all suffers should remember is to drink plenty of fluids – this does not mean alcoholic drink, coffee or tea, all of which can actually cause dehydration which will make symptoms feel worse.
On average at any one time, one person out of every 60 will be suffering from a cold. This means that in the UK alone 930,000 people will have a cold every day. Over a full year one hundred and one million working days are lost as people stay at home to nurse their colds and coughs.
Remember, the GP can give nothing to treat a cold so why not talk to your local pharmacist who will advise on the best products to suit your individual needs. And you don’t need an appointment!
“TIS the season to be jolly”, says the Christmas carol! Unfortunately this time of year is also the season for coughs and colds.
