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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

Anyone got any good tips for dealing with an upper respiratory infection or flu? Not felt this bad in years! Sudafed, lemsips, paracetamol, strepsils not doing much!

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By *tar33Man
2 weeks ago

North London (outer)

My advice would be to buy generic medicines rather than the branded ones you mention, and to make sure you keep a good stock. Amazon and eBay are good places to buy.

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By *ealmeetsearcherMan
2 weeks ago

stevenage

Why in the year 2025, do people still struggle with what to do regarding a bloody cold and sniffle?!

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By *ary1066Man
2 weeks ago

Preston

Wrong time of year I know but forgo the alcohol except when having a hot toddy,

Keep yourself hydrated and as mentioned over the counter medication, generic not costly branded.

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

"Why in the year 2025, do people still struggle with what to do regarding a bloody cold and sniffle?! "

It's not a cold, or a sniffle. Just asking if people had some good advice or things they've tried before. Just move along next time

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

"Wrong time of year I know but forgo the alcohol except when having a hot toddy,

Keep yourself hydrated and as mentioned over the counter medication, generic not costly branded.

Cheers!

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

"My advice would be to buy generic medicines rather than the branded ones you mention, and to make sure you keep a good stock. Amazon and eBay are good places to buy."

Yeah I've got the Tesco versions of them, will keep going with them and keep hydrated, cheers

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By *icole FanningTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Navan / Clonsilla

I find acacia very good. A few drops in a small amount of water

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By *ustOneBearMan
2 weeks ago

Neath

Rest. And high dose vitamin C is thought to help. But you have to just let it run its course. Sleep when you need to. Do everything else you’re doing.

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By *tevejbMan
2 weeks ago

Leeds

Raw garlic - 2 cloves a day till u start to get better then 1 clove. And tincture of echinacea if u have a herbalist shop handy.c

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By *ill_numbersMan
2 weeks ago

Leatherhead

Suck on a Fisherman's Friend.

Or on the fisherman himself.

Either will do.

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

"Suck on a Fisherman's Friend.

Or on the fisherman himself.

Either will do."

🤣🤣 Fisherman's friend is a good shout ta

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By *usan jonesTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

Honey lemon ginger and a bit of brandy in hot water x

Also try turmeric tea

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By *inkysoxMan
2 weeks ago

Playa del Ingles _Gran Canaria

I don't believe the over the counter meds do much good apart from paracetamol. The natural approach can aid in recovery, essential oils such as eucalyptus in a bowl of hot water head over it with a towel over the head, breath it in thru the nose and then thru the mouth. Old fashioned but it helps, Few drops at a time as too much will blow your head off lol. It works to clear the chest and airways. Rub some lavender oil with some sort of cream into the chest and feet before bed, not only will it give you a good night sleep but will aid your recovery.

Prevention is better, vitamin d highest dose you can find plus zinc. Need to know more message me direct. I haven't had a sniffle the last couple of years and I've been on airplanes etc. Cheers hope this helps

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By *inkysoxMan
2 weeks ago

Playa del Ingles _Gran Canaria

"Honey lemon ginger and a bit of brandy in hot water x

Also try turmeric tea "

This is sound advice too, turmeric is also amazing, [for lots of things]

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

"I don't believe the over the counter meds do much good apart from paracetamol. The natural approach can aid in recovery, essential oils such as eucalyptus in a bowl of hot water head over it with a towel over the head, breath it in thru the nose and then thru the mouth. Old fashioned but it helps, Few drops at a time as too much will blow your head off lol. It works to clear the chest and airways. Rub some lavender oil with some sort of cream into the chest and feet before bed, not only will it give you a good night sleep but will aid your recovery.

Thanks! I have a steam inhalator and olbas oil. I know I'll pretty much need to let it run it's course, just trying to alleviate the symptoms

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By *inkysoxMan
2 weeks ago

Playa del Ingles _Gran Canaria

"Thanks! I have a steam inhalator and olbas oil. I know I'll pretty much need to let it run it's course, just trying to alleviate the symptoms"

Perfect that will help, also put some on your chest before bed, use some moisturiser to mix it in then apply to your chest and soles of your feet, cover with socks!

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

Thank you!

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By *ryan2000Man
2 weeks ago

London colney

Hot lemon, ginger ,honey ,shot of brandy .....that's what I take ...

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By *ungDublinMan
2 weeks ago

Dublin

Whiskey (preferably Jameson), fresh lemon juice, a sachet of lemsip, boiling water (and honey and brown sugar if you prefer it sweet).

Will give you a solid night's sleep.

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By *IPMANMan
2 weeks ago

LONDON WEST

Real flu is a bugger, and wipes you out

Hot soup, plenty of sleep if you can and just write the next week off.... Good luck

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By *oodpeckerMan
2 weeks ago

Falkirk

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Thanks! I have a steam inhalator and olbas oil. I know I'll pretty much need to let it run it's course, just trying to alleviate the symptoms"

This definitely helps with breathing, but be careful that you don't use too much. I read recently that eating plenty of eggs helps (never seen/heard this before, but I do like eggs!), rather than vitamin C, etc. Paracetamol + lots of water (again, not TOO much) definitely helps reduce a fever. Get well soon 🤒🤧🤞

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By *ickSeekerMan
2 weeks ago

Canterbury

Goodness! A barfly, good friend of mine at my local watering hole, always says 'we come here to learn!' (Usually when already on his second bottle of red!) But that's how I feel with this thread! I'm taking not of all the folk wisdom offered here!

In the old homeland grandmothers used to say give it nine days before you do anything for a cold, which in any case would simply be palliative management of the symptoms. Hope op feels better soon🤧

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By *aohiaochiaokengMan
2 weeks ago

London

Upper respiratory infection can be caused either by a bacteria or virus.

If it is bacterial infection, you would need an antibiotic called amoxicillin provided if you are not allergic to penicillin.

If it is a viral infection, an antibiotic will not cure it.

Therefore, the best action plan is to see your GP for a physical examination eg. listening to your lungs examining your throat etc and asking you some questions about your symptoms, it's duration, the colour of your sputum etc to make the right diagnosis.

From your description, I think it us likely you have a viral infection, or a viral infection which have transformed into a secondary bacterial infection.

Anyway, take care. Hoping you get better.

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By *aohiaochiaokengMan
2 weeks ago

London

Dealing with flu :

1. Enough rest and sleep

2. Keep warm

3. Drink plenty of water if not contraindicated to keep hydrated, if you don't have heart failure or kidney dysfunction.

4. Take paracetamol to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains if not contraindicated. Follow the safety instruction enclosed. Or speak to a pharmacist or GP if you're not sure.

IMPORTANT

If you are not feeling any better or symptoms worsen, you must see your GP or a doctor. Take care.

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By *ustSucks OP Man
2 weeks ago

Chester

"Dealing with flu :

1. Enough rest and sleep

2. Keep warm

3. Drink plenty of water if not contraindicated to keep hydrated, if you don't have heart failure or kidney dysfunction.

4. Take paracetamol to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains if not contraindicated. Follow the safety instruction enclosed. Or speak to a pharmacist or GP if you're not sure.

IMPORTANT

If you are not feeling any better or symptoms worsen, you must see your GP or a doctor. Take care."

Thank you!

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By *illyloverMan
2 weeks ago

EH48

I got the flu jag, take ginger, honey and lemon in a drink every morning, take Vit B12, D3 and tumeric and still caught the flu like symptoms which I’m struggling to shake off still after ten days!

In other words if your going to get it you’ll get it.

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By *aohiaochiaokengMan
2 weeks ago

London

"I got the flu jag, take ginger, honey and lemon in a drink every morning, take Vit B12, D3 and tumeric and still caught the flu like symptoms which I’m struggling to shake off still after ten days!

In other words if your going to get it you’ll get it. "

It depends very much on your immune system, biochemistry, DNA and health status.

Flu vaccination does help but this year there was a new unforeseen flu variant which was "missed out" from the vaccine. Vaccine only covered the viruses which the researchers discovered as prevalent for this year and it is still protective to a certain degree.

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 weeks ago

valleys

If you want to buy essential oils and suchlike, go to Home bargains not Holland and Barrett. ££££

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By *aul-itMan
2 weeks ago

saltdean

If you have flu not just a cold you won’t be able to get out of bed for a couple of days normally day 2/3 Stay in bed if you can drink lots keep warm and Paracetamol 2 every 4 hour for 36 hours by day4

You should be feeling a little better 7 days to fully recover

That’s if you have proper flu

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 weeks ago

valleys

"...

That’s if you have proper flu.. "

I heard if you have proper flu, you wouldn't even bother collecting a £20 note you see in the street.

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By *ust cocksMan
2 weeks ago

Kidderminster

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By *odger300Man
2 weeks ago

Inverurie

If you have influenza go to the NHS site and ignore all of the previous posts

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By *laingreedyMan
2 weeks ago

Chelmsford

"If you have flu not just a cold you won’t be able to get out of bed for a couple of days normally day 2/3 Stay in bed if you can drink lots keep warm and Paracetamol 2 every 4 hour for 36 hours by day4

You should be feeling a little better 7 days to fully recover

That’s if you have proper flu "

It’s much worse than proper flu it’s manflu

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By *vminme2Man
2 weeks ago

Dunstable

"Anyone got any good tips for dealing with an upper respiratory infection or flu? Not felt this bad in years! Sudafed, lemsips, paracetamol, strepsils not doing much!"

D*unk plenty of fluids and let it run it's course with a little help from paracetamol, make sure you don't have too much if you take lemsip too.

It's best to have the flu jab every year, I do and haven't had the flu for over 30 years

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By *oodpeckerMan
2 weeks ago

Falkirk

"Dealing with flu :

1. Enough rest and sleep

2. Keep warm

3. Drink plenty of water if not contraindicated to keep hydrated, if you don't have heart failure or kidney dysfunction.

4. Take paracetamol to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains if not contraindicated. Follow the safety instruction enclosed. Or speak to a pharmacist or GP if you're not sure.

IMPORTANT

If you are not feeling any better or symptoms worsen, you must see your GP or a doctor. Take care."

"Follow the safety instruction enclosed."??? 🤔

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By *evanianMan
2 weeks ago

Flintshire

"Anyone got any good tips for dealing with an upper respiratory infection or flu? Not felt this bad in years! Sudafed, lemsips, paracetamol, strepsils not doing much!"

1. Drink lots of water (but no alcohol) to keep the effects of dehydration at bay.

2. Get plenty of rest so that your body has the full energy resources it needs in your immune system to go into battle and defeat the virus.

3. Treat any aches and pains with paracetamol.

4. For a sore throat, gargle with salt water which acts as an antiseptic.

5. Honey and lemon juice in hot water will help clear congestion in the throat.

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By *rancd2TV/TS
2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

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That’s if you have proper flu..

I heard if you have proper flu, you wouldn't even bother collecting a £20 note you see in the street.

If you have proper flu, you won’t be out in the street.

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By *arcus51Man
2 weeks ago

Bridgwater

Gone around my family over Christmas started a 2 weeks before Christmas daughter first then me Christmas eve and now my other child and wife. It's a nasty one and no meds touch it.

Wife been doctors yestaday and she said Ibuprofen for temp and let it tun if course, AE if you can not breathe properly and your blood saturation is dropping to 90, and a tramp of 39-40 is a hospital job.

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 weeks ago

valleys

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That’s if you have proper flu..

I heard if you have proper flu, you wouldn't even bother collecting a £20 note you see in the street.

If you have proper flu, you won’t be out in the street."

No mun. If you slowly turn your head, in bed, and can see it from your window, as you get up for a piss. slowly twisting and turning down the opposite side of the road in the breeze. Tantalising and teasing you.

Chase me.. chase me...

You think .. some scumbag is going to grab that. I must get it.

Sod it.. I have to go back to bed.

That kinda thing. You wouldn't be in the street though, no, you're right on that score.

I hope this clarification is sufficient.

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By *ichey6Man
2 weeks ago

aberdeen

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By *irty DenMan
2 weeks ago

prenton

"Anyone got any good tips for dealing with an upper respiratory infection or flu? Not felt this bad in years! Sudafed, lemsips, paracetamol, strepsils not doing much!"

What works for me is two paracetamol and a irish hot whiskey (irish whiskey, lemon slice with cloves pricked into the lemon, honey or brown sugar and hot water) in a cup and take before bed and next morning I'm back to normal

I've had the beginning of a cold on Christmas eve and took the two paracetamol and hot whiskey and Christmas morning I was fine again

Hopefully this works for you but everyone is different that's why different medicines are available

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By *rMagicFingersMan
2 weeks ago

Bournemouth

A tip for next year: get the flu jab. Well worth the £20-ish price.

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By *ichey6Man
2 weeks ago

aberdeen

Hot toddy. Whisky rather than whiskey for the family down the generations.

The Irish method obviously a good 'un as well.

🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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By *vil GeniusMan
2 weeks ago

Durham

I just had to ride the storm and let it work its way out of my system

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By *ildwestheroMan
2 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

If it is genuine flu and not 'man flu' or a bad cold, you just have to let it work its way out. You'll probably need to stay in bed as you will find walking difficult. Stay warm, stay hydrated and keep a phone close by, if you live alone, in order to call for help if symptoms get too bad.

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By *ary1066Man
2 weeks ago

Preston

Usually ok with the jab , had it this year too.

I know it doesn’t stop the flu but I’m a little surprised that even with the strains mutating they missed the boat on getting close to the right mix this season

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By *pertSukrMan
2 weeks ago

Ipswich

"Anyone got any good tips for dealing with an upper respiratory infection or flu? Not felt this bad in years! Sudafed, lemsips, paracetamol, strepsils not doing much!"

As an aromatherapist I tend to use Ravensara essential oil at the first signs; in the bath, inhalation and massage. It can often halt it in it's tracks. You would need to read up on dosages though and methods of use. Essential oils are quite potent and need to be used correctly. Hope you feel better soon

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By *pertSukrMan
2 weeks ago

Ipswich

"Anyone got any good tips for dealing with an upper respiratory infection or flu? Not felt this bad in years! Sudafed, lemsips, paracetamol, strepsils not doing much!"

As an aromatherapist I tend to use Ravensara essential oil at the first signs; in the bath, inhalation and massage. It can often halt it in its tracks. You would need to read up on dosages though and methods of use. Essential oils are quite potent and need to be used correctly. Hope you feel better soon

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By *ruemaleMan
2 weeks ago

notts

I use a neti pot and the equal mix of bicarbonate and salt.

Warm water and half a teaspoon of the mix.

Head tilted sideways and pour into each nostril. Within seconds all the mucus gunge comes pouring out.

You can check it out on google

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