Hi there, I am sorry to hear about this problem. Recurrent colds can be problematic if your immune system is compromised in some way. Factors that... Read the full answer 〉
Hi there, I am sorry to hear about this problem. First of all, you may want to work on some deep breathing exercises that you can practice in the... Read the full answer 〉
The most common cause of a sore throat are viral infections. These will be more or less the same viruses causing the common cold, or flu. In... Read the full answer 〉
The best remedy to treat a cold or flu virus is Echinacea. This is traditionally used to help strengthen the immune system and aid recovery from a... Read the full answer 〉
Sorry to hear that you have had a very stressful time. Stress can negatively affect your immune system which may explain why you have had so many... Read the full answer 〉
The best remedy to help with congestion in the ears, nose or throat is the herb Plantago. It has mucus-clearing as well as antibacterial properties.... Read the full answer 〉
Diet can play a really important part in keeping the immune system healthy. I generally recommend opting for food in its freshest form, but some... Read the full answer 〉
First of all, a pathogen (for instance a virus or unfriendly bacteria) must get past the body's physical barriers (such as skin, mucous... Read the full answer 〉
Research shows that exercise can help the immune system, though only if you don't do too much. Moderate intensity workouts (including your... Read the full answer 〉
A sore throat is a common cold and flu symptom, as inflammation is triggered to help get rid of viruses and bacteria. The coughing can be the result... Read the full answer 〉
There is a great deal of research backing the use of Echinacea to support the immune system and avoid respiratory tract infections. Our Echinaforce... Read the full answer 〉
Hello there, if you are suffering from cold symptoms like a sore throat or congestion, you would benefit most from the Echinaforce Hot Drink. Not... Read the full answer 〉
Hi there, yes, this does sound very much like you are experiencing symptoms of the common cold. I think the most beneficial remedy in this instance... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you and your husband are suffering from a virus. It sounds like you are both doing all you can to stay active at this time... Read the full answer 〉
A month is quite a long time to be suffering from a cough so it may be that you need to visit your doctor too, just to get checked out. There are no... Read the full answer 〉
The duration of the inflammation caused by bronchitis really depends on the type of bronchitis that you are suffering from. In terms of acute... Read the full answer 〉
Can a cold sore appear on or in the nose? When the cold sore virus is activated, it typically moves along the nerves to the surface of the lips,... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. I see that you have posted your question from one of our flu pages. Yes, flu can give rise to a variety... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unwell. Flu can give you aching muscles and joints. However, it is unusual to give rise to a swollen... Read the full answer 〉
A good home remedy to soothe your throat is to add a bit of honey to orange juice and stirring this mixture into a little hot water. Fruit is full of... Read the full answer 〉
There can be a number of reasons for an itchy throat. The most likely are:1. Infection – these are most commonly viral and give rise to the... Read the full answer 〉
The length of time a blocked nose will trouble you will depend on what is causing the problem. In general:1. A blocked nose due to a cold or flu... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is possible and there are two reasons why it might be so:• Pregnancy suppresses your immune system. If your child has been born... Read the full answer 〉
Flu is caused by a group of viruses known as the Influenza viruses. Antibiotics act on bacteria and will not have any effect on viruses. Treatments... Read the full answer 〉
The most likely reason is that you might have a sinus infection. This can arise as a complication of the viral infections we know as the common cold... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. I assume that the antibiotics have been prescribed by your doctor. As the cough has been persistent,... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, it is possible for a blocked nose to be associated with nose bleeds. There are a number of reasons why you might have a blocked nose. One common... Read the full answer 〉
When you have a good laugh, small droplets of saliva can enter your upper respiratory system. The body does not like this happening as any... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that your daughter has been unwell. There are a number of reasons why she might be coughing during these months, which I assume... Read the full answer 〉
On average, an adult will experience 2 or 3 colds or flu each year. There are a few factors which might be contributing to your fortunate... Read the full answer 〉
Yes - the active ingredients in Echinaforce® are stable to its use-by date even if a bottle has been opened. The product is a licensed medicine and... Read the full answer 〉
There are two likely causes for the pain in your back: 1. Frequent coughing can lead to muscle strain and this may not settle... Read the full answer 〉
The question you ask is a good one. Opinions vary. The guidance in the UK is that it is fine to have the flu jab if you have any sort of cold,... Read the full answer 〉
The immune system can become a bit tired as we become older and of course, as in any age group, it becomes less efficient when we are under stress or... Read the full answer 〉
The question you ask is an interesting one. The short answer is no. The root of a cold sore does not lie with what you are in contact with this... Read the full answer 〉
A viral infection giving rise to the common cold or head colds can give you pains in your muscles, bones and joints. The primary reason for this... Read the full answer 〉
There has been talk of a vaccine against cold sores over the years, but at the moment, I am not aware that such a treatment is generally available in... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, the inhalers used by people with asthma can cause a sore throat. There are two reasons for this: 1. You could be sensitive to the... Read the full answer 〉
The first thing that comes to mind when reading the description of your symptoms is that you may have a condition known as allergic rhinitis. This is... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. The first thing which comes to my mind is that you may have a form of mild asthma. I do not know what... Read the full answer 〉
This is not an uncommon experience. The key reason is that the flu jab only protects you from a few types of flu viruses and it is likely that you... Read the full answer 〉
In most circumstances, a cold sore will no longer be infectious at the crusting or healing stage. However, occasionally, this part of the cold sore... Read the full answer 〉
The number of times a day you can use a nasal spray is usually defined on the product packaging - look for the dosage instructions. Some people do... Read the full answer 〉
The short answer is Yes, stress and anxiety can lead to a chronic dry cough. You may have heard of a ‘nervous cough’ and in a way, coughs caused... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. One remedy we would recommend is Echinacea. It has both antiviral and antibacterial properties and will... Read the full answer 〉
The short answer is yes. Smoking can give both mucus coughs and tickly coughs. Mucus coughs might also be called smoker’s coughs and this happens... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Unfortunately, I cannot give you a definitive answer as there are many factors at play here. Typically,... Read the full answer 〉
A head cold will normally last between 5 and 7 days without any treatment. Research has shown that Echinacea can shorten the length of your cold so... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Yes, this can be termed a head cold. It is likely that your headache is the result of partial blockage... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Yes, viral infections can cause a round of re-infection in friends, colleagues or family. The key... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Considering the symptoms you describe, the most likely diagnosis is that you have a viral... Read the full answer 〉
This is an interesting question – although I am not sure if I can give you a definitive scientific answer. However, one possibility is that in some... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, a head cold can lead to dizziness. The reason is that the infection and inflammation leads to an increase in the amount of mucus produced by the... Read the full answer 〉
What we would do firstly, is to try to work out the cause of your cough. In the winter and for someone who is relatively fit and well, the most... Read the full answer 〉
This is a very good question and one that has exercised the minds of many people over the years. The first thing to look at would probably be diet.... Read the full answer 〉
There is indeed one condition that could link both these symptoms and this is acid reflux. If you suffer from indigestion or an excess of acid... Read the full answer 〉
The short answer is yes. A head cold is not a very clearly defined condition medically. The term has been coined because some cold symptoms do not... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, a head cold can affect your eyes. Viruses tend to go for the most vulnerable parts of the body – for the common cold virus which is... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell. In general, with the common cold or flu, one or two days in bed should help to get you on the road to... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, severe colds and flu can give rise to a multitude of symptoms, including aching muscles and joints. As you say, certain viruses are more prone... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is very unusual. What I think could be happening is that you started with a head cold affecting your sinuses and / or ears. This would have... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been feeling unwell with flu symptoms for the past week. Most people with similar infections will be starting to... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been unwell with the cough.There seems to be a virus doing the rounds these past few weeks giving a persistent cough... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have had problems with coughing at night. Two causes should be eliminated in the first instance. Your cough could be due... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, loss of voice can one of the symptoms experienced with the common cold. Basically, what happens is that the inflammation that is in the upper... Read the full answer 〉
People do respond differently to viral infections. As you say, the state of your immune function is key and in general, young adults will get over an... Read the full answer 〉
I’m sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Yes, Echinaforce will help you recover faster and will be suitable at this stage of the illness. I... Read the full answer 〉
Mucus is produced naturally by the body and has the function of keeping the delicate membranes in our head and nasal passages moist and protected.... Read the full answer 〉
The most likely cause of your symptoms is blockage in your sinuses.Inflammation in the upper nasal passages can cause a blockage to the drainage... Read the full answer 〉
The body’s inflammatory response is controlled by the immune system by a variety of very complex pathways. If this system is not functioning well,... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear of your problem. There are a number of common causes of a dry cough: 1. Viral infections such as those... Read the full answer 〉
There are two main causes for a blocked nose:1. The most common is inflammation in the tissues of your nasal passages. This can be triggered by a... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, there is evidence that Echinacea can have a direct action on HSV-1, the cause of cold sores. However, we find that Propolis is probably a better... Read the full answer 〉
There are two types of coughs – a mucus or productive cough, or a dry cough.A productive cough gets its name because of the cough brings up mucus.... Read the full answer 〉
There are a number of reasons why a tickly cough can be worse in bed. Perhaps the most common reason is that your cough is caused by something called... Read the full answer 〉
The length of time a cough lasts depends on the reason for your cough. 1. If you have a viral infection such as a cold or the flu, the... Read the full answer 〉
Most colds will not last longer than 10 days. Of course, some people recover sooner than others, and this depends on two factors – the virus which... Read the full answer 〉
I’m sorry to hear that you have been unwell. Most dry coughs do not indicate the presence of a serious health condition. However, if you are a... Read the full answer 〉
Sinusitis can cause headaches but there could be other reasons for your headache. For more information on causes, symptoms and treatments, please... Read the full answer 〉
The symptoms of sinusitis can vary greatly from person to person, but some of the most common are: a tight feeling behind the eyes, forehead or... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering a blocked nose. There are two main reasons why this is so: 1. You could have a physical... Read the full answer 〉
A head cold is more likely to affect the sinuses and this could explain the symptom of ‘pain in the head’ that you describe. If this does not... Read the full answer 〉
I’m sorry to hear that your daughter has been unwell. Yes, stress can depress the function of the immune system leading to a variety of infections... Read the full answer 〉
Chronic bronchitis will normally give you a chesty or mucus cough.This is because damaged lung tissue tends to produce excessive amounts of mucus and... Read the full answer 〉
This is a very interesting question. Current scientific thinking is NO.The viruses causing cat flu and similar respiratory infections are quite... Read the full answer 〉
This is an interesting question and the answer is yes. The reason for this is that as sinuses become blocked, pressure builds up within the cavity... Read the full answer 〉
The answer to your question depends on the cause of your blocked nose.1. If you have a structural problem such as polyps or something called a... Read the full answer 〉
There are a number of causes of loss of smell. It is very commonly seen when one has an infection or inflammation of the upper airways, excessive... Read the full answer 〉
Firstly, congratulations for quitting smoking. Paradoxically, it is not uncommon for a cough to worsen after giving up cigarettes, but this should... Read the full answer 〉
Any persistent cough can strain the muscles in your chest wall and this could be one reason for the pain you describe on your ‘inner chest’.... Read the full answer 〉
If your son is getting a cough every month it is important that he gets this checked out by his doctor. In the meantime you may find Ivy Thyme,... Read the full answer 〉
Bronchoforce is traditionally used for a chesty cough however, if your cough has been going on for more that a few weeks or is getting worse it is... Read the full answer 〉
Echinaforce® is traditionally used for the relief of colds and flu and Bronchosan is traditionally used for dry/tickly coughs. You can use these... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is theoretically possible, although rare. When the cold sore virus enters a person’s body for the first time, no typical cold sore will... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you are troubled with a tickly cough.With the limited information you have provided, I can only give you general information... Read the full answer 〉
There are a number of possibilities to consider. These might include: 1. An infection of your upper respiratory tract infection. These... Read the full answer 〉
In principle, the answer is yes. However, we should first check that the child has not developed a form of (temporary) asthma which may be manifested... Read the full answer 〉
There could be a number of causes for your dry, irritating cough. · We would initially consider the possibility... Read the full answer 〉
If you have a cold or flu, it will be better if you did not serve food. The reason is that you are likely to transfer viruses from your hands onto... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that your grandson has not been well. There could be two main reasons for his persistent... Read the full answer 〉
In general, the answer is no. The bacteria and viruses in the digestive tract and faeces will not give you the cold or flu. However, if you are using... Read the full answer 〉
Your symptoms do suggest that you have a viral infection and this can give rise to muscle aches or pains. Co-codamol can help with the pain but will... Read the full answer 〉
It sounds very much like your symptoms have been caused by a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract and that this is still persisting. If... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you have not been well. The first thing I need to check with you is that you have been to see your doctor about this problem.... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, back pain can be related to repeated bouts of coughing (resulting from both dry and chesty coughs). The most likely reason is that you have... Read the full answer 〉
A head cold, if severe, can give rise to muscle aches and pains. Other symptoms can include headaches or a feeling of pressure in the face because... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, all of these (and more, eg. pcygnogenol and nettle) have been used in the past for allergies. The actives you mention all have properties in... Read the full answer 〉
As you will know, Lupus is a condition classified as an autoimmune disorder. These arise because the body’s immune system starts to see normal body... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that your mother has been unwell. As you can appreciate any advice I can give is limited by the information you have provided to... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that your granddaughter has been unwell. As her mother is asthmatic, she has a greater chance of having the same problem, at least... Read the full answer 〉
From the description you have given seems to me that your father was applying iodine tincture to your tonsils – a collection of lymph glands at the... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, we do not have any products for sore throats for children under 12. I would suggest asking at your local health shop as they may be... Read the full answer 〉
You can get a constant headache with colds and flu but these usually go as you get better. Headaches of this nature are often caused by blocked... Read the full answer 〉
You may find a combination of Echinaforce Sore Throat Spray and Bronchoforce helpful as these are traditionally used for sore throats and coughs. Read the full answer 〉
You could try Bronchosan Cough Syrup as this is traditionally used for tickly coughs and you could also add in the Echinaforce® Sore Throat Spray as... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Plantago, this is traditionally used to help with blocked ears from infections, colds etc. This can be taken with your other... Read the full answer 〉
Blocked noses can be due to several factors such as allergy, catarrh, after antibiotic use or eating a lot of dairy based foods. You don't just... Read the full answer 〉
There are several things you can do that may help with your cough.Bronchoforce is traditionally used for chesty coughs and I would also suggest a... Read the full answer 〉
There could be a number of causes for this including the kind of washing powder used on the bedding, the kind of material in the pillows and duvet... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Bronchoforce as this is traditionally used for a mucus cough and I would also suggest cutting right down on dairy products such as milk... Read the full answer 〉
Head colds are colds but with the symptoms focusing more around the head and face such as headaches, blocked nose/sinus, head pressure etc. Read the full answer 〉
It is fine to take Echinacea and Vitamin C with Plantago. If you are taking the Echinacea drops you can mix this with the Plantago and take together.... Read the full answer 〉
Antibiotics will only help if a bacterial infection is the cause and you would only be able to tell if your doctor tested you. Most coughs and colds... Read the full answer 〉
You have identified the two most likely possibilities causing your symptoms. Firstly, dry coughs are typically viral coughs and may persist for some... Read the full answer 〉
Coughs can, of course, be caused by cold or flu infections but if this is not the case with you, the next most likely reason is that you have an... Read the full answer 〉
I am afraid that I won’t be able to give you a definitive answer to your question, mainly because the scientific facts are not clear. What we do... Read the full answer 〉
I’m sorry to hear of your problem. Researchers have recently found that some people may be genetically more prone to cold sores because they do... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, gargling with salt water can be helpful if you have a sore throat and is an easy remedy to put together when you have nothing else to hand. Salt... Read the full answer 〉
‘Diseases’ which we know as H1N1 or H5N1 are actually the names of influenza viruses. Some of these have become notorious because they are able... Read the full answer 〉
You seem to have had a particularly bad bout of viral infection.Sometimes, viruses causing colds and flu can trigger an inflammatory response in the... Read the full answer 〉
This is a very good, simple question which unfortunately, has many answers.One of the main responsibilities of the immune system is to help the body... Read the full answer 〉
The symptoms of chest tightness and breathlessness should be investigated further as these are also signs of asthma – so you should really make an... Read the full answer 〉
Sorry to hear of your troublesome cough. A.Vogel has a remedy called Bronchosan which may be of help to you.It is made with extracts of fresh Spruce... Read the full answer 〉
Some people find that any cold or flu type of infection can affect a particular area of the respiratory system, giving rise mainly to specific... Read the full answer 〉
Coughing at night can arise out of a number of causes. Many of these are minor health conditions, including a slight allergy to house dust or... Read the full answer 〉
I’m afraid that there is no clear or agreed answer to your question. Our opinion is that hot drinks will not be helpful to cold... Read the full answer 〉
The symptoms you describe are consistent with recurrent and repeated colds, but it is good that you have been to your doctor to eliminate a more... Read the full answer 〉
If you are finding mucus difficult to ‘move’, then you probably require a mucolytic – these are agents which help to thin the mucus, making it... Read the full answer 〉
As your cough has persisted for such a long time and because you also suffer from asthma, the best advice I can give you at this stage is to make an... Read the full answer 〉
This can happen especially if the infection is more severe than normal.It is an indication that your immune system is responding to the infection in... Read the full answer 〉
If your cold sores are still active, the natural remedy we would recommend is Bio-Propolis cold sore ointment which can be used at every stage of the... Read the full answer 〉
Well, this is only partially true. The virus that causes cold sores is indeed called the herpes virus. But, it is not the same herpes virus that... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, a blocked nose can be accompanied by feelings of swelling in the face. This is because the factors leading to a blocked or stuffed up nose can... Read the full answer 〉
The treatment we have in our range for a dry or tickly cough is known as Bronchosan - a cough syrup made from freshly harvested Pine or Spruce shoots... Read the full answer 〉
It sounds like your body is still troubled by an infection. This could either be the original viral infection you caught 3 weeks ago or what is known... Read the full answer 〉
This is not uncommon. The nodes you describe are lymph nodes and part of the body’s immune system. As the body fights off infection, lymph nodes... Read the full answer 〉
You are very wise to have stayed away from your 91 year old father as people of his age tend to have a weaker immune system. In addition, symptoms of... Read the full answer 〉
Your problem does sound rather uncomfortable and resilient to treatment. I would suggest that you take Plantago internally – it helps to break up... Read the full answer 〉
The first thing you should do is to rule out specific reasons or causes for your cough. For instance, if your cough is more commonly encountered at... Read the full answer 〉
Flu, or influenza, is a specific infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by a group of viruses known as the influenza virus. The other common... Read the full answer 〉
The most likely reason for your symptoms is a mild but persistent infection in your upper respiratory tract.However, as the problem has persisted for... Read the full answer 〉
I presume that you have just had a cold or flu. There can be two main reasons for this. Firstly, it could be that the lining of the tubes in your... Read the full answer 〉
The symptoms you describe are surprisingly common. The inflammation in your nasal passages is causing an increase in natural secretions and this is... Read the full answer 〉
Symptoms of wheezing and breathlessness suggest that you could have asthma and it would be best for you to have this confirmed or eliminated. Asthma... Read the full answer 〉
Firstly, because your body is full of inflammatory chemicals and this makes more or less everything hurt. Secondly, because catarrh filling the... Read the full answer 〉
All your energy is needed for fighting the bug and any unnecessary diversions are discouraged. Heavy digesting work isn’t helpful at this time, so... Read the full answer 〉
It may not look as if you are busy, but inside you the immune cells are extremely busy. Any infection will make you feel tired, as your body... Read the full answer 〉
There can be two reasons: 1. The original virus that you have been fighting off may have moved further down your respiratory tract,... Read the full answer 〉
Healing is a gradual process and the fact that one symptom has improved doesn’t mean you are necessarily in the home straight yet. Patience! Also,... Read the full answer 〉
This is partly because you have had a day of exhausting bug-bashing. You can’t see it happening, but your body is extremely busy defending you... Read the full answer 〉
Any infection of the body can give rise to a fever. The immune system raises your body temperature to help make the environment less friendly to... Read the full answer 〉
If you feel the antibiotics are not working, you would be best to let your doctor know. Your description of a barking cough tends to indicate that... Read the full answer 〉
Keeping your immune system strong will help prevent episodes of cold sores recurring. In addition, there are certain trigger factors relating to cold... Read the full answer 〉
This depends on the cause of your chesty cough of which there are many. I assume that you are generally healthy and do not suffer from one of the... Read the full answer 〉
Alternatively, the pain you are describing could be coming from the lung tissue itself because inflammation and infection may have spread down your... Read the full answer 〉
Cold sores most often appear around the mouth but occasionally can occur either on the nose or inside the nostril as you have described. Cold sores... Read the full answer 〉
I wonder if your sore throat is the result of acid reflux rather than any infection. This will explain why your choice of echinacea and manuka honey... Read the full answer 〉
It does seem that your immune system needs some help. Having a cold can itself weaken your body’s defences further and this is why outbreaks of... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Sinuforce Nasal Spray as this tends to work quickly. For long term relief Plantago is recommended, you can use both together if you... Read the full answer 〉
Stress can play a big part in the recurrence of cold sores; you may wish to look at Bio-propolis, we would, however, also suggest that constant cold... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Bio-propolis, this is a natural remedy used for treating cold sores at any stage of the cycle. Read the full answer 〉
Your symptoms do sound like that of a bad cold. Headaches might also indicate blocked sinuses and if you nose is also blocked you might benefit from... Read the full answer 〉
If you still have symptoms after a week or so it is best to get in touch with your doctor or contact NHS 24. They can advise if you need to take any... Read the full answer 〉
Stress can weaken the immune system and make recovery take longer. You can take Echinaforce®, which is traditionally used for the treatment of colds... Read the full answer 〉
As you still have an infection you can keep on with the Echinacea until you feel better. Plantago is traditionally used for ear problems so may be... Read the full answer 〉
This does tend to vary, but in general, up to 2 or 3 days after symptoms appear. Read the full answer 〉
If you'd had a cold then it should go in a week or so. You might wish to visit our pages on coughs for more information including symptoms to look... Read the full answer 〉
It's best to have this checked out as you have had the symptoms for quite some time. Read the full answer 〉
You could both try Echinaforce this is licensed for the relief of colds and flu. If symptoms persist for more than 10 days after starting... Read the full answer 〉
This is all to do with the infection causing inflammation and irritating the mucus lining of the nose. If you have cold like symptoms as well as the... Read the full answer 〉
You could look at using Echinaforce® which is great for colds and flu. However, if symptoms still persist after using Echinacea for more than 2... Read the full answer 〉
In general, Echinacea can be used as a preventative. If you take one dose a day, there is no need to take a break. Our product is licensed for the... Read the full answer 〉
Flu symptoms can include temperature, headaches, joint/muscle aches, total debilitation (you just can't get out of bed!) sneezing, runny nose,... Read the full answer 〉
Plantago is traditionally used as an ear, nose and throat herb and is normally recommended for sinus, earache, sore throats, mucus, inflammation of... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Echinaforce® as this is traditionally used for colds and flu and can be taken until you are completely better. You could also try... Read the full answer 〉
Echinacea can be used to help recovery from colds, flu etc, and this can be taken until you are better. You could also try Biostrath.Use Bronchoforce... Read the full answer 〉
It sounds like a cold or flu infection, so try Echinaforce® Sore Throat Spray, stay warm, rest and drink plenty of liquids and fruit juice. Read the full answer 〉
The headaches and coughing may be caused by blocked sinuses. You may find it helpful to use Sinuforce Nasal Spray. Bronchoforce may also help to... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, Echinacea can be used together with conventional cold and flu medicines that are readily available in high street pharmacies and supermarkets.... Read the full answer 〉
Many people have the virus and never have a cold sore however sometimes, stress, strong sunshine or other infection can trigger one. Read the full answer 〉
Herpex Simplex is the virus that causes cold sores around the mouth. they can be passed from person to person, you can have had the virus for a long... Read the full answer 〉
He may find that avoiding certain foods such as dairy products and caffeine could help, especially when he is stressed. He may also find Sinuforce... Read the full answer 〉
You could look at Echinaforce® as this is traditionally used for flu. Read the full answer 〉
It does sound like the flu but if you are still feeling really unwell it is best to seek medical advice. NHS 24 should be able to give a diagnosis.... Read the full answer 〉
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