At the chemist
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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.
I get sick every winter... but i take my medicines and everything is allright :)
I don't often get a cough or cold; it usually only happens in the winter, even though I live in a Mediterranean climate, so it's not too cold. However, in these cases, I take a syrup and let the cold go away on its own.
How often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
I always get cold when it's getting colder in my country, but it's only one time per year. I don't get cold often and thats my advises I supply vit D3 for almost all year I do sport and I'm trying to eat heathy and don't get me wrong it can really help to build better immune system. But when I get cold I drink tee with honey and I'm taking meds for cought or for other illness and after a week I'm completly cured. I can recommend something that my mum was giving to me for cold when i was younger. Syrup from onion and garlick it tasted disgusting but worked.
Actually it happens not just because cold season, but the virus could be taken of someone else. One of my advice is to eat an boiled- egg which is still liquid at morning on empty stomach, it really worth especially if you continue eating for three or four days. In my country, we do not need to go to a doctor for a cough or flu, we can visit a pharmacist and take his or her advice without a doctor-prescription.
I always get a cold when the seasons changes. It does feel very uncomfortable. I recommend to take a rest and drink warm water. Also I will prepare some lozenges if it becomes worse. As it takes too long time for waiting GP, I don’t recommend to find the doctor.
How often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
In my country, I used to get a cough very often. Because of the air pollution. When I felt sore throat, I go and see the doctor. The doctor gives me a prescription and I bought over the counter to get pills. At the other side, I have a meal without oil. In my opinion ,oily can cause a sore throat more. So, you need to avoid oily food or fries. Instead of this, you can eat fresh vegetables.
I usually catch a cold once a year since I practice sports, so my recommendation is to practice any sport, even just walking two or three times a week. I think boosting the immune system is the best way to prevent illness.
I need to know how i pass my level to the above level i listen some listening then what??
That's amazing, what is your new diet? I'd like to try it too.