Flu Scare

I had the symptoms, sore throat, cough, body ache, right after i stepped down the plane, on the way home in a taxi.

With the swine flu epidemic raging across the globe, I went to a GP the next morning.

Interesting thing is after telling them I had travelled overseas recently, they didn't ask me to wait, didn't ask for an appointment, instead I was ushered in the little quarantined area where the nurse had to talk to me standing outside the door wearing a surgical mask.

It turns out that, I caught the common flu. Since I have not received my Medicare card, i had to pay $60 for paracetamol and lozenges prescription - 'prescription' as in advice, not including drugs.

It happened in such an untimely fashion, really. And btw, I Hate sore throat/coughs. I hate it with a passion. It takes a very long time to recover, my record was 8 weeks,  and coughing really makes me gasp for air. Worst of all, it is a Virus infection, which means there's no immediate treatment, only relieve of symptoms.

Tips to relieve symptoms:

1. Paracetamol. Lots of them. Take it when you are sleeping, awake, after meals, even when you are pooping. It works wonders.

2. Whiskey, neat. Sip one finger of whiskey b4 you go to bed. Add a cube of ice if it's strong.

3. Lie down on a bed and refrain from standing because it causes more coughing.

4. If the weather is warm enough, strip down and start strecthing the upper torso.

Disclaimer: The claims above are totally subjective to individual and its effect may vary depending on the individual. The author is not liable on adverse outcomes due to these methods.