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Cold & Flu

Cold and flu are caused by different viruses. If you're healthy, you can usually treat yourself at home but if you have an underlying health condition you need to see your doctor as complications brought on by flu can be life-threatening.

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    How can I recover from the flu faster?

    Looking for at-home flu remedies? Learn about helping to prevent flu faster than you can say “achoo”, plus easy tips to help you get well quickly

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    Can you help to prevent or stop a cold?

    Want to avoid feeling gross this winter? Learn how to tackle a cold when you feel it coming, plus advice on how you can avoid getting one

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    Hay fever or common cold: which do you have?

    Hay fever or common cold? With such similar symptoms, it can be tricky to tell. Spot the key differences and figure out what’s really making you sniffle

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    We answer your most Googled questions on immunity

    Why are kids so full of germs? And can your period make you more likely to catch a cold? We answer the most Googled questions on the immune system.

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    The A-Z guide to cold & flu

    Want to know more about colds and flu? We’ve got advice from aches to zinc in this handy glossary.

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    Causes of shortness of breath

    Experiencing shortness of breath can be scary. Find out the different causes of shortness of breath, what it can feel like and how to help stop it.

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    The 10 best home remedies to ease a sore throat

    Here are 10 of the best at home and herbal remedies to ease a sore throat and help soothe some of that pain and irritation away.

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    Ways to help your cough

    Don’t suffer more than you need to with our tips on how to get rid of a troublesome cough.

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    9 ways to get rid of phlegm

    Excess phlegm getting you down? Discover all you need to know about phlegm, including what can cause it, plus 9 ways to get rid of it. Learn more.

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    FAQs about common colds

    What is the difference between cold and flu viruses? Do you have tell-tale symptoms of a sore throat, cough and runny nose? Here’s how to best treat them.

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