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.
That's amazing, what is your new diet? I'd like to try it too.
How often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
I haven't had a cold since 2023, I remembered that to be sick was very terrible... I recomemded to rest and drink much water!
I haven't had a cough or a cold in recent years. But when I do get one, I drink a lot of water and try to rest and sleep. I can't work when I'm sick. When that happens, my ability to think is almost reduced to nothing.
This usually happens at the beginning of autumn or during winter. If the symptoms are mis, I prefer using natural remedies rather than medicine. For example, drinking hot water can help: squeeze a whole lemon into hot water, let it sit for a few minutes, and then drink it. This can be soothing, and I hope you feel better soon,
I get colds once or twice a year. I would recommend nutritious food, good rest, and good medicine.
I usually cough in fall and spring but this seasons the weather change more and the weather got cold and hot. When I get cold I often don't go to the doctor, I drink more and rest
how often do you get a cough or a cold? What do you recommend?
I seldom get a cold which is a good thing. I guess I catch a cold 2-3 times every year.
I'd recommend, first of all, not trying to get antibiotics if you don't need them. I like to drink tea with honey and lemon, if I can't stand the pain, I take a pill to treat it.
Also, it's pretty important to take some days off to rest at home.
I had a lot of coughs in the fall, so I took natural remedies for this often.
I always take a warm drinks because my mother told me "always it works and it is better to make it homemade" and I like it