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Cough & cold

Manage cough and cold symptoms.

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MHRA limits use of decongestant nasal sprays to 5 days

The MHRA has limited the use of nasal decongestant sprays to a maximum of 5 days due to adverse effects

30 Apr 2026

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Acute sinusitis: treatment and management

Learn how to identify sinusitis and understand the role of sea water spray in managing associated congestion

23 Jul 2025

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Children's cough and sore throat

Learn how naturally-derived products harnessing the power of honey can support the health of the whole family

13 Feb 2025

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Are you ready for winter?

With the cough and cold season on the horizon, it is time to stock up on OTC winter remedies and prepare for what looks likely to be a busier vaccination schedule than ever before.

13 Sep 2024

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Translate your customer's cough

Refresh your knowledge on different types of cough and how customers might describe them.

02 Sep 2024

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Decongestant nasal spray can improve quality of life

Research shows that 0.1% xylometazoline nasal spray significantly improves quality of life for patients with common cold.

08 Apr 2024

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Advising on cold and flu

Get ready to advise customers on managing cold and flu symptoms

22 Dec 2023

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Freezing out winter illness

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it some serious impacts on health.

11 Dec 2023

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Finding cold comforts

As the winter season sets in, pharmacies will be inundated with customers suffering from cold and flu symptoms. How teams can best help those affected?

17 Oct 2023

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Nasal health

Feel confident chatting to your customers about their nasal health this winter.

29 Nov 2022

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Upper respiratory tract infection

Scenario: Lauren Hutton has a 10-day history of cold-like symptoms but with a continuing troublesome blocked-up nose accompanied by discharge. She is experiencing pain across her nose and face. What is your advice?

11 Nov 2022

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Flu fighters

Coughs and colds are two of the most common complaints pharmacy teams will hear about, especially in the winter months. Here's everything you need to know for the 2022/23 season

11 Nov 2022

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Flu could strike earlier this year warns WHO

Calls for people to get their annual flu vaccination have increased in the last few weeks

02 Sep 2022

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Treating coughs

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from coughs with this learning module.

26 Jan 2022

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Winter flu jabs

With a new national protocol enabling even more pharmacy staff to administer flu jabs this year, it’s all hands to the pump for the coming winter season

19 Oct 2021

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Supporting customers with colds and flu

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from colds and flu with this learning module.

14 Oct 2021

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