Cold and Flu
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Many customers can have misconceptions about the duration of a cold or flu1
Many customers underestimate the duration of a cold or flu. The worst cold & flu symptoms should be over in 4-5 days but complete recovery can take up to 10 days, and sometimes longer1.
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Adults experience an average of 2-4 colds a year2
- The common cold is the conventional term used to describe a mild, self-limited, viral, upper respiratory tract infection.
- It is characterised by nasal stuffiness and discharge, sneezing, sore throat and cough.
- The worst cold & flu symptoms should be over in 4-5 days but complete recovery from a cold or flu can take up to 10 days, and sometimes longer1.
- There is no cure for the common cold, and no medication is licensed to shorten the duration of infection2. Treatment is therefore aimed at symptomatic relief.
- The Common Cold is a self-treatable condition and advice can be sought from pharmacists to help reduce pressure on local GP services.
Help your customers find effective relief for their cold & flu
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Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal Spray
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Nurses product range
Find out how Night Nurse products can help support the work you do and how they can help your patients and customers with cold & flu symptoms.
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Products
Find out how our products can help your patients suffering from respiratory health issues and conditions.
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