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 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
When I was a child — even into my 20s and 30s — I used to catch colds 3 to 5 times a year because of my problematic palatine tonsils. That’s why I eventually had a tonsillectomy. After the operation, I started getting colds much less often — maybe just once or twice a year.
Now, I rarely get a sore throat, and I only catch a mild cold once every 2 or 3 years. I believe that’s also because I’ve found an effective way to avoid colds, coughing, and sore throats:
Exercise: Regular physical activity — like running, jogging, or any kind of sport — strengthens the immune system. A stronger body means you’re less likely to get sick.
Vitamins: I make sure to take vitamin C and vitamin D regularly. These vitamins support the immune system and help protect against colds and throat infections."
Usually due to atmosphere change as i live in hot country we do not suffer a lot from Cough or flu because we got a dry whether.
I used to get sore throat in the past but now it seems it goes far way from me since i know the how to avoid or due with it. First, i often do excersice three times a week, second, i eat good food like green leafs or vegetables, third i keep my mind relax eventhough i get sicknick. Finally, it's should be the most important to reduce then recover the cough that i drink pure honey and gargle with salt water to soothe my sore throat.
I caught a really bad cold, so I went to the pharmacist. He gave me some antibiotics, vitamin C, and syrup. After a few days, I felt much better.
I often find myself good with cold. I don't get it much; however, if I get it, it is very harsh on my health. I usually don't like taking medications and try to brave the disease through its period of maturation and until completion. Medication is also useless against common cold; it only treats the symptoms and not the disease. In the end, you have to wait it out until it finishes. Although I said I don't take medications, I sometimes rarely do so; it is basically the standard stuff that is used to amleoriate the symptoms like paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, and antihistamines such as diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine.
I often get a cough or a cold. Unfortunately, I forget to dress warmly on cold days, and I think that's my main problem. First of all, I recommend having a warm drink. The best option is water with honey and lemon. Secondly, you should rest in bed. If you feel dizzy or very unwell, you should go to the doctor. They will take care of you and tell you what’s best for your recovery.