Be careful not to use cough and cold medicines if you’re taking paracetamol and ibuprofen tablets, as it’s easy to take more than the recommended dose, warns the NHS.
In addition to alleviating symptoms, certain lifestyle factors can also reduce a person’s risk of getting a cold in the first place.
According to Dr Luke Powles, Associate Clinical Director at Bupa UK exercise and meditation can increase your ‘feel-good’ hormones known as endorphins, for example.
As he explained: “They can also help you get a good night’s sleep and reduce stress levels – all things that help manage levels in your body, which can suppress your immune system and put you at a higher risk of getting sick.”
