[racinghamster]

Honey & lemon are good for coughs. Cavonia and the good linctus syrups are good for annoying coughs and sucking sweets. But colds spread like wildfire in offices and enclosed spaces, so getting a fit note (new name for sick notes these days) for seven days from your GP and get SSP from your employer may be a good idea depending on how you feel physically. Colds typically last for a few weeks before they start to drain away, but keep eating well and stay warm. x