Cold that won’t go away

I’ve had a cold for the past week that I just cannot shake. Sore throat is finally easing but the congestion isn’t. It’s waking me up in the night and I’m constantly coughing. Just feeling drained. I’ve been taking paracetamol. Anything else that helps?😅

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I've had a chest infection for the past 2 weeks and my GP said hot drinks and paracetamol.... Nothing else x

Hot drinks with a bit of honey. But also: Lukewarm water with salt mix and gargle 4 times per day to help ease the sore throat. Saline water also in the nose can help with congestion I think Sterimar is sea water and safe for pregnant women.

The Twining immunity tea was amazing, so was vicks on my chest and throat and I used the Calpol vapour plug that I was told was safe (obvs make the decision for yourself) but that combo really helped. It lasted 2 weeks in total but this all helped the symptoms quite a bit!

I second the twinings immunity tea, think I had the lemon one with a spoonful of honey in it each time. Eased throat and dry cough x

I had the exact same thing it's lasted three weeks so far 🤦🏼‍♀️ I've been drinking honey and lemon to try and help. Vicks is suppose to be good if you put it on your feet before you go to sleep and put socks on but that done nothing for me but might help yourself. Saline spray helps a little too x