Treating a Cold

We do not routinely book appointments for patients who have a cold.  

There is no cure for colds.

A cold is also known as a viral upper respiratory tract infection.

Antibiotics, which treat infections caused by bacteria, don’t work on cold viruses.

There is however, lots you can do to relieve the symptoms.

Further advice can be found here

This leaflet will tell you how long your symptoms are likely to last