cold

[the-db]

have had a cold for 3 weeks now, getting fed up, does this warrant a trip to the Doc's for antibiotics or do I ride it out?

[mmzetor]

do you feel chesty or bring up more phlem is your breathing worse than normal if so get checked out ,

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Hi doctors can't do anything about colds, only if it has gone on your chest and has become a chest infection. There is a spate of long lasting colds in my area at the moment and mine lasted over 3 weeks. It took longer to stop coughing so much. x

[Jessy11]

Hi, if it's just a cold you've got, you don't need antibiotics. They won't help you.

Take paracetamol instead.

On the other hand, if you've got a chest infection, you may need abs.

If you've got a temperature, tight feeling or pain in your chest, coughing up yellow or green coloured phlegm, then I would phone the GP & make an appointment.

Hope you feel better soon 😀

[O2Trees]

Colds are viruses and not susceptible to ABs, the-db. Hope it doesn't reach your chest but if it is does "go down" get to your GP asap.

[velvet55]

Hi

Some of the colds going round are dragging on for weeks.

I agree with the others...if it goes onto your chest or affects your breathing...get to your doctors.

I hope you feel better soon

Velvet xx

[Rosabeth]

A cold should clear up in ten days any longer and it's generally more than a cold. Why not have a word with your pharmacist, they will tell you if they think you should see a doctor or give you some advice on over the counter meds.i find them very helpful and have saved me a few trips to the doctors. My daughter went once and they sent her straight to A&E with dangerously high bp.

[Offcut]

If the gunk is dark yes.

If you dropped a fiver and could not be bothered to pick it up Yes

If you have pain in the lungs Yes

You know your body the best, 3 weeks is a long time to have a cold but this stupid weather is not helping anyone.

Be Well

[the-db]

Thank you all