Self help

You can also take care of yourself by:
-Drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, such as water or fruit juice. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking medicines containing paracetamol
-Wrapping up and keep warm - layers are the best way to keep warm outdoors.
-Taking paracetamol to relieve any pain-aspirin and ibuprofen can also be used but are
more likely to cause stomach upset. (Aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 16.)
**Wearing layers is the best way to keep warm outdoors**

Usually it's only necessary to see your GP if:
-you have a cough that lasts more than three weeks,
-you begin to experience a shortness of breath
-you develop chest pains, or
-you already have a chest condition.