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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Freya Hodgson

Why a hacking cough is sweeping the UK - and how to sooth symptoms

The winter weather often reminds us of fluffy pyjamas and cuddling up in front of a cosy fire, but it’s also the season of the dreaded cold and flu.

Waking up with a persistent cough and the sniffles is something most of us can expect during the colder temperatures - but why are so many people experiencing long-lasting symptoms?

According to health experts, the ongoing cough could be down to people picking up one infection after another.

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