Chesty cough

[anyatall]

Hi, have just returned from holiday and somehow contracted proverbial cough/cold which appears to be presently doing the rounds. Having AF (taking beta blockers, BP tabs, apixaban) am aware cannot use over the counter medicines. Apart from paracetamol, can anyone recommend alternatives please.

[CDreamer]

Commiserations, every time I have travelled in the last 2-3 years I returned with same. I have mitigated the symptoms with daily nasal/sinus rinse - I use the squeeze bottle type with the appropriate salt mix, regular steaming with a few drops of Olbas Oil. Drink plenty of warm fluids and rest - probably the most important factor for your body to recover. Just because you can continue with daily life doesn’t mean you should as your body needs rest in order to heal, put too much stress through activity and your body’s resources are stretched a little too thin. Inflammatory response from infections usually result in AF for me.

Hope you recover very soon.

[anyatall in reply to CDreamer]

Exactly, it was the dreaded AF I trying best to keep at bay........just as if, it has a mind of it's own doesn't it CDreamer. Thank u for most helpful tips, appreciated .

[BobD Volunteer in reply to anyatall]

Might be worth checking covid test.

[anyatall in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bob for suggestion but can reply that "thankfully" I can pass on that one. So glad went in for flu/COVID vaccs. Know they don't stop you from catching either one but they must help somewhere along the line. Your reply s and was appreciated

[BobD Volunteer in reply to anyatall]

I caught covid and tested positive three weeks after my flu and covid jabs. Despite moving into a spare room and isolating my wife caught it three days later. Only knew it was covid because my wife had just bought some test kits.

[anyatall in reply to BobD]

Comments noted Bob....tests not proved positive at min but will keep a check especially with Xmas on its merry way. Thank you for tip

[jeanjeannie50]

I take 1000mg slow release vitamin C tablet, vitamin D3 and zinc to protect my immune system. Since having pneumonia a few years ago I've not had any chest infections. I did have Covid around June time but that was so mild it was over within 5 days.

[anyatall in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Wow jeanjeanie, sounds a positive healthy combination....all 3 plus olbas oil suggested by CDreamer, added to my Holland and Barrett list. Thank u so much.

[Buffafly]

You can take otc meds, just need to be careful, so consult a pharmacist if you need to.

[anyatall in reply to Buffafly]

Oh right ? Sincere thanks for that Buffafly . I do feel more than happy with suggestions CDreamer and Jeanjeanie have made...more natural remedies me thinks,but will bear that in mind

[BenHall1 in reply to anyatall]

Quite agree with Buff ............ when in doubt I always ask the Pharmacist at my regular "Prescription Supply" Pharmacy. I even use Benylin Cough Mixture OTC products. Currently the " Chesty Cough" Non Drowsy species. I'm on most of the regular prescription meds for AF ( incl. Warfarin ) and it has no adverse impact at all.

[anyatall in reply to BenHall1]

Brilliant, that's good to know. Thank you BenHall1

[CDreamer in reply to BenHall1]

Most cough meds have been removed from pharmacies here, you should avoid you should avoid OTC medications that contain decongestants, which are usually indicated by a “D” on the packaging. You should also be careful of cold and flu medications that contain a combination of drugs, as these can have multiple effects on your body.

[anyatall in reply to CDreamer]

Also purchased Manuka honey to soothe prickly throat

[anyatall]

Now have the Olbas Oil you recommended and have bought a juicer/oranges (for vit C) , vit D tabs, and zinc Jeanjeanie recommended. So here goes girls. .....

[anyatall in reply to anyatall]

PS: lso purchased Manuka honey to sooth prickly throat