Nasty hacking cough that lasts weeks is plaguing Britain, but doctors have warned there’s nothing they can do about it.
The lingering condition that is affecting people all over the country is apparently resistant to antibiotics, with sufferers being urged to rest, drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy meals.
Dr Anna Kuczynska told Wales Online: “We know there is a particularly nasty, persistent cough in the community that lasts a number of weeks and is leading a lot of people to attend their GP surgery.
“Unfortunately, in most cases, unless the patient has another underlying chronic condition for example, heart or lung disease or diabetes, there is often nothing the GP can do to help other than recommend resting and drinking plenty of fluids.”
She added: “Antibiotics will be of no help for most normally healthy people.
“If you see blood or are breathless with your symptoms, have lost weight or symptoms are on-going more than three weeks, patients should get advice.”
For the rest of us suffering, it seems that plenty of rest and fluids, along with keeping warm, are the only cures!
