WE CAN OFFER REMEDIES TO TREAT COMMON AILMENTS

Q What simple measures or steps can people take to stop a cold spreading throughout their family or their workplace? A It is obvious when there are coughs and colds around, and it is very common in the winter season, but we can take a few simple measures that will help prevent them spreading.

The best way to do this is to wash your hands with warm water, using soap. Lather the soap and make sure that you get in between your fingers and under the nails, and rub the hands for about 20 seconds before washing the soap off with warm water.

It is then important to dry your hands appropriately with a disposable towel and not to use a reusable towel. Q How do you get to sleep when you have a cold? A Sleep is something that can be disrupted when customers have coughs and colds but it is very important to get a good night’s sleep as it will affect your wellbeing.

If it’s the cough and cold that are causing the sleep disruption, it might be worth taking a nighttime remedy.

This may help to relieve nasal congestion and so you might be able to sleep better. Q What’s the best way to soothe a cold or flu? A Antibiotics won’t be of any help if you have a cold or flu as they only treat bacterial infections (colds and flu are viral infections). However, there are many over-the-counter remedies available at your local LloydsPharmacy designed to offer relief from cold and flu symptoms: