Amid the chilly winter weather, many people are complaining of experiencing the "worst lurgy ever", enduring symptoms which mimic those of Covid-19.
Sore throats, blocked noses and headaches are spreading as people increase their socialising ahead of Christmas. Sufferers have taken to social media to share their ailments, while seeking advice on recovering at home.
Luckily, one expert has settled the debate on which painkiller is the best to take. Speaking to the Mirror, Abbas Kanani the superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click clarified whether paracetamol or ibuprofen is more beneficial - and debunked a misconception.
