You'll also feel much worse with flu and you're likely to have other symptoms, such as a high temperature, aches and pains, a severe headache and feel exhausted. Have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks to make up for the fluids lost by sweating or vomiting. You could also try taking Vitamin C and zinc supplements which are said to help bolster your body's immune system. The Treatment Table Symptom Remedy Temperature, headache and aches and pains. A painkiller will help reduce fever and relieve pain.
Suck lozenges to keep the throat moist.
Runny or stuffy nose and blocked sinuses. Don't use decongestant drops or sprays for more than 7 days as they can make congestion worse. Dry, tickly cough. A cough suppressant mixture or lozenges will reduce the tickle and help stop the cough. An expectorant mixture will thin the phlegm and make it easier to cough up.