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flag UK doctors urge avoiding GP visits for common colds, stressing most viral illnesses resolve at home.

flag As winter approaches, UK doctors are urging people to avoid GP visits for common viral illnesses like colds, coughs, and sore throats, which typically resolve within days to weeks. flag Dr Abdul, a GP known on TikTok as lifeofagp, stressed that most cases do not need medical care, antibiotics are ineffective, and seeing a GP often delays care for those with serious needs. flag He recommended managing symptoms at home, staying hydrated, and consulting pharmacists for advice, especially for sore throats. flag The NHS supports this guidance, noting that medical attention is needed if symptoms persist beyond 10 days, a cough lasts over three weeks, or breathing difficulties or high fevers occur. flag The push aims to reduce strain on overstretched primary care services.

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