Coughs, Colds Sneezes and Runny Noses – “TIS the season to be jolly”, says the Christmas carol! Unfortunately this time of year is also the season for coughs and colds.

The common cold is the ailment which most frequently sends patients running to pharmacies. Like most viral infections, there is no actual cure for the common cold so a trip to the doctor will usually be unnecessary.
Pharmacists can provide advice and medicines that help to manage the symptoms of cold, snezing and runny noses. Colds normally last for seven to ten days. The symptoms of colds are unpleasant and a nuisance, patients are usually simply looking for some relief from a sore throat, sneezing, runny nose and irritating cough.

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