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Colds and
Flu |
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Colds and influenza are as common in
China as in the rest of the world. Here we are only
dealing with normal maladies, and not specific diseases
such as Bird Flu or Swine Fever.
If you are an Expat living in China then you may just
want to nip down to the local pharmacy and buy some
remedy - but what do you buy?
Medicines
This cough medicine (Pictured right) is one of
the best, and generally available everywhere.
It is very effective and tastes fine.
Chinese pharmacies are usually very good, and
whilst they will sell you this over the counter,
you may wish to ask for tome pills also if your
condition is more severe. Simply show them this
bottle, mime coughing or blowing your nose, and
then mime taking a pill. All being well they will
make up 2 days supply of tablets for you also.
These will come in either plastic bags or be wrapped
in paper. Each sachet contains the pills to be
taken at one time - regardless of how many there
are! Normal dosage is 3 times per day, and you
will have 6 packets. If the label says 4 in English
and there are 8 packets, use your initiative! |
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Prognosis
In Guangdong (Canton) common colds and flu are quite
common, but last a few hours in general. Most will be
over within a day, unless you hit one your body does
not have any antibodies for.
Do practice good hygiene, as modern cities and the people
you will be in regular contact with will appreciate
your efforts to blow into a clean tissue, and regular
washing of hands.
If you feel this is not a normal condition, or it persists
past day one, then visit the local hospital for treatment
- there are also some nasty diseases out there! |
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