How to Spot the Symptoms & Treat Cold and Flu at Home

There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risks of catching colds and flu. They include getting vaccinated against flu, drinking lots of water and other liquids, getting sufficient rest, keeping a social distance from those with the infections, eating a balanced diet, and regularly washing your hands. Medicines are available at Doorstep Pharmacy for reducing symptoms such as aches, coughing, and fever. Keep reading to find out more about how to treat cold and flu in London.

What are flu and colds?

The common cold and flu are infections that normally attack the upper respiratory area, such as the nose, lungs, mouth, and throat. Viruses mostly bring about these infections.

How to treat cold and flu in London & how to know if I have them

The symptoms that accompany the flu and colds resemble each other. However, the symptoms that come with a cold are mild and develop slowly compared to the flu.

Symptoms of flu and colds

Colds

• Fever
• Cough
• Stuffy nose
• Watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Body aches
• Chest congestion, discomfort
• Appetite loss

Flu

• Fatigue
• Body aches
• Exhaustion
• Chills, sweat
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Sore throat
• Chest congestion, discomfort
• Cough
• Fever
• Runny nose
• Stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Headache

How to treat cold and flu in London with medications

There is no known cure for flu and colds at the moment. However, over-the-counter medicines are available for relieving the pain and discomfort associated with the infections. A flu vaccination, as well as prescribed medications are also available to help in the prevention and treatment of the flu and colds.

It’s important to keep in mind that antibiotics are not used to treat colds and flu.

Get in touch with Doorstep Pharmacy today to get treatment for minor illnesses such as flu and colds.

You can also check out our previous blog post for more information on flu vaccinations.

Ways to treat cold and flu in London

Other available options for fighting flu and colds include annual flu vaccination and antiviral prescription medicines.

Some of the anti-flu medications available include Rimantadine (Flumadine®), Amantadine (Symmetrel®), Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), and Zanamivir (Relenza®). The medicines may not be able to cure the flu but can effectively suppress the symptoms that come with these infections. They work best if taken during the first 48 hours after experiencing the first symptoms.

Normal cases of colds or flu can go away on their own without the use of any medicines. These medications are mostly useful to people who are experiencing severe symptoms of the flu, including those in hospitals. They are also reserved for persons at higher risk of developing serious conditions resulting from the flu, like those with long-term medical complications.

Here are some of our best products to help fight colds and flu:

Nurofen Cold & Flu 24 Tablets

Day Nurse Liquid for Colds & Flu

Night Nurse Liquid for Colds & Flu

How to avoid seasonal illnesses like colds and the flu?

It’s necessary to wash your hands on a regular basis with soap and water or use sanitisers. Colds and flu are mostly spread by the hands when you touch your nose or mouth after contact with an infected person or after touching contaminated surfaces.

Feel free to get in touch with us for more information. We are an online pharmacy; hence we have treatment for all the people across the UK. You can shop for more products online today!

This blog post was written on behalf of Doorstep Pharmacy by Pharmacy Mentor.