It's cliche I know, but chicken soup works wonders. Fluids, protein, warm vapor to clear the congestion.

The flu is a virus that has to run its course. Stay hydrated and take whatever over the counter meds to relieve symptoms. That’s about all you can do.

Drink lots of water and other fluids. Plain paracetamol is best to relieve the fever . . not one of those expensive flu treatments which are packed with caffeine.

Those Lemsip day and night capsules do the trick