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Colds typically last 7 -14 days, but coughs more commonly last up to four weeks. Symptoms include :- Green mucous (this is normal), Coughing (this is the body's defence to remove debris from the lung), Fever and Feeling unwell, Runny nose +/- Stuffed-up feeling and Sore throat What you can do to help yourself ? Inhale steam to help loosen secretions and improve cough, take honey & lemon drinks, don't smoke, Use extra pillows Medicine from the pharmacy Pholcodeine linctus for coughs, Contact the practice if any of the following occur Painful, fast, difficult breathing, Dribbling at the mouth in childrenBeing wheezy or short of breath that doesn't respond to your normal inhalers A high temperature (>39'C) for more than 6 days in adults, but 2 days in children or infants. If under 6 weeks old bring babies immediately. Blue lips, Feeling drowsy or confused even with a normal temperature Coughing up blood |
