Usually, the common cold tends to life within a week to ten days. And whilst there is no cure for a cold, it’s recommended to avoid repeatedly touching your face. It’s also recommended to drink plenty of fluids, to eat a healthy diet and to get plenty of sleep, in order to help your body fight off any winter viruses.
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00:00This time of year Brits almost expect to catch some kind of cold or flu. Now a viral spiral
00:06refers to the cycle of continuous illness which is reportedly a real concern for many
00:10with 31% of us having reported that they have longer periods of continual illness. It was
00:15also found that 21% of us say we fall ill every two to three weeks. These findings by
00:21Sambucol also reported that 36% of people asked say it now takes them longer to recover
00:26from illness since the pandemic. It's thought that one of the keys to staving off winter
00:30illnesses is by building up your immune system and immune resilience over the year so when
00:36illness does strike your body can fight it off quicker. Now according to Bupa cold weather
00:41alone doesn't actually make you ill though it can increase your chances of becoming ill.
00:48But what are some of the symptoms of winter illnesses? Well if you catch a cold you might
00:52expect the obvious symptoms like mild temperatures, sore throat, blocked or runny noses as well
00:58as sneezing and coughing. The NHS reports that the cold is so common in Brits.