The Cure

Over the past few weeks, I’ve not been terribly well. Bronchitis was the doctor’s diagnosis and it has gone on and on.

I thought it might be helpful to share the advice that I’ve been given in order to get better. After all, it could happen to you.

  • paracetamol
  • lemsip
  • going to the doctor
  • cough medicine
  • reflexology
  • vicks vapour rub
  • steroid inhaler
  • steaming
  • aromatherapy
  • eating oranges
  • look after yourself
  • steam room at the Arlington baths
  • don’t use the steam room at the Arlington baths
  • go out in the fresh air
  • stay in
  • decongestant
  • garlic
  • orange juice
  • vitamin C tablets
  • multivitamins
  • menthol crystals
  • staying under the duvet
  • making sure you don’t get too hot
  • opening the windows
  • going to Millport for three months
  • make sure you’re getting proper food
  • look after yourself
  • watch the television
  • don’t just watch the television
  • lots of vegetables
  • the triduum
  • incense
  • tea-tree oil
  • fasting
  • antibiotics
  • more antibiotics
  • sleep
  • rest
  • jakeman’s throat sweets
  • fisherman’s friends
  • hot tea
  • honey in your tea
  • manuka honey
  • lots of hot drinks
  • let it take its course
  • steamy showers
  • a bit of sun
  • go to the doctor again
  • you must go to the doctor again
  • stay off work
  • just take another week being kind to yourself
  • hot toddies
  • whisky
  • chocolate

I presume, as I am still sneezing and coughing that I’ve missed something. No doubt someone will helpfully give me some further advice.