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.