| The Kenton Bridge Medical Centre: Colds | |
| Colds (virus infections):
Symptoms include a runny nose, runny eyes, temperature, aches and pains. Colds usually
take 7-10 days to get better. There is no cure for a cold. Antibiotics do not work for colds. Take something for pain and fever - paracetamol or aspirin. Do not use aspirin for children under 12 years of age. Drink lots of fluids - hot or cold. Inhalations with steam and menthol crystal may help clear the passages. (Do not use menthol, such as Karvol, Vicks or Friars Balsam for young children - in my experience this makes them wheezy and therefore worsens the problem).
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