| Medical name |
Coryza and Chest Infections |
Viral Influenza |
| Cause |
Viral |
Viral |
| Main Characteristics |
Runny nose, cough,
sore throat, feel unwell, lasts 5 days |
High temperature,
muscle or joint aches, lasts 5 days |
| Treatment |
Panadol and nasal sprays |
New treatment works
if used early. It is quite expensive and only necessary if you cant rest up
|
| What To Do Next |
We don’t mind if you cancel this
appointment |
CARE is needed to
distinguish this illness from other illnesses particularly pneumonia
Definitely continue appointment |
| IF: |
You have serious coughing, asthma,
yellow green sputum, chest pain coughing THEN you may need antibiotics |
You have serious coughing, asthma,
yellow green sputum, chest pain coughing THEN you may need antibiotics |
| Bottom Line |
NO ANTIBIOTICS FOR FLU |
NO ANTIBIOTICS FOR FLU |