Cold & flu
How long Covid risks ‘going the same way as ME’
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The term long Covid is familiar to all of us, yet the illness itself remains something of a medical mystery. “Long Covid ...
What it’s like to survive sepsis
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Because of those painkillers, I thought I was well enough to go for the second audition a few days later. I dragged ...
Everything you need to know about hay fever – including symptoms, causes and cures
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Hay fever sufferers can get symptoms at any time from mid-March to the autumn, depending on which pollen they are allergic to. ...
Why your sneezing may be due to hayfever – even in winter
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Though we’ve yet to arrive in spring, hayfever sufferers are already noticing the tell-tale signs. A runny nose, itchy eyes, and endless ...
I coughed 600 times a day for 15 years
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Sometimes my ribs and stomach muscles would ache because I’d just coughed so much, although over time that didn’t happen quite so ...
Confused about Covid rules? Here’s how to behave in 2024 and what to do if you test positive
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The last update from the UK Health Security Agency offering guidance for people with symptoms of Covid-19, or a positive test result ...
There are three serious viruses going round Britain – which one have you got?
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How dangerous are these viruses and how long does infection last? While rhinoviruses are less deadly, they can still cause problems for ...
Why everyone seems to have Covid for Christmas
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“It is anticipated that this variant may cause an increase in Sars-Cov-2 [coronavirus] cases amid a surge of infections of other viral ...
The best supplements to see off a winter cold or flu
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Is it a cold, flu or Covid-19? These three illnesses are caused by different viruses, but they do have similar symptoms. There ...
The complete guide to colds and flu
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What is the difference between a cold and the flu? Flu is typically more severe and develops quickly. If you feel unwell ...
