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Chemist: Hello, can I help?
Customer: Yes, my wife sent me here. I, erm, need something for a sore throat … and I can't stop coughing. It really hurts.
Chemist: Do you have a headache too?
Customer: Not really, no.
Chemist: Well, we have this syrup. And these lozenges.
Customer: Which is better?
Chemist: They're both good. The syrup is more expensive.
Customer: Oh, well … I'll take the lozenges, then. How many do I take?
Chemist: Just one.
Customer: Sorry, I'm sorry. Er, how often should I take it?
Chemist: Just one every four to six hours. Take it before mealtimes. Are you allergic to any medicine?
Customer: No.
Chemist: Then you'll be fine with this.
Customer: Can I get some antibiotics too?
Chemist: I'm afraid you need a prescription for that.
Customer: Ah.
Chemist: You know, you should really see a doctor if that cough continues.
Customer: Thanks. I know.
Chemist: Anything else?
Customer: No, thanks.
Chemist: That'll be £7.49 then, please.
How often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
I usually don´t get a cold frequently, maybe once a year. However, when I do it is strong enough to keep me in bed for almost two days. In the last two weeks I have been feeling similar symtoms to the man in the recording, sorth throat and cough. In my country, you can easily acces to different medicines, even antibiotics. We know self-medicating is no good when you have a serious illness.
How often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
Usually, I get cough or cold three times a year. I recommend drinking a lot of water; of course, eat vitamin C fruits such as orange, berries, lime and other ones. Most people say that is important to get sick 1 o 2 times a year to strengthen your human system.
I usually get a cold maybe twice a year, especially in cold weather, in my experience, my mother used to give me some medicine, I recommend to dressing warmly in cold weather, and when you,re sweating don't take off your clothes immediately
How often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
Well, in my experience it is not very frequent, but maybe 2 or 3 times a year I get a little cough or a cold. If the symptoms get worse, I recommend to visiting a doctor, he or she will write you a proper prescription, if you don´t recover or continue to fell very bad, if you don´t see any change, it´s better to visit a hospital Emergency Room, because you don´t know what is going on inside your body, so maybe you will need some medical tests or stay a few minutes in an observation room.
I often have a vough and sore throat in winter when the weather get colder and also in the transition phase between winter and summer,I do recommend warm drinks dress warm clothes ,take a syrup for the cough
Actually, when i got cold or cough, i am trying to drink hot drinks many times to avoid any complications
sometimes i am taking lozenges, but i don't like antibiotics, but i have i take it in critical cases only
I typically, catch cold in winter, along with sore throat, headache, and constant cough.I treated that with warm mint tea mixed with a teaspoon of honey, drink hot milk mixed with a teaspoon of turmeric, and take lozenges if it necessary.
Hello, I'm David Greyheart or maybe in real life you know me as Gede Anggara yukta.
Have you ever had a sore throat? If so, do you prefer medicine in the form of syrup or lozenges?
A sore throat, especially when accompanied by a cough, can be really annoying and painful. Every time you cough, it feels like your throat and chest are being stabbed. Swallowing food or drinks becomes uncomfortable and unpleasant. Personally, I usually use syrup medicine like "Komix OBH" to soothe my throat until it heals on its own. As for lozenges, I’ve tried them too. They usually have a minty taste that refreshes the throat.
Here’s a little advice: if you have a sore throat, take medicine as soon as possible. It’s incredibly annoying, especially since it stops you from eating, drinking, or talking comfortably. Don’t let it ruin your day guys!
I usually only get a cough and/or cold once a year. When I was young if I had a cough or a cold I would go running in the park, really, and everything would go away, I don't know why.
Now I don't do anything in particular but simply wait for it to pass.