Combs Ford Surgery

Combs Ford Surgery

Patient Information Screen

December 2013

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Welcome to the Surgery!

Winter MonthsWinter Months

During the winter months it may notalways be necessary to see a GPDuring the winter months it may notalways be necessary to see a GP

Please give as much information tothe receptionist as possible so wecan book you the most appropriateappointmentPlease give as much information tothe receptionist as possible so wecan book you the most appropriateappointment

Self help leaflets are available inreceptionSelf help leaflets are available inreception

Self help leafletsSelf help leaflets

Leaflets are available to help you manage avariety of minor problems such asLeaflets are available to help you manage avariety of minor problems such as

Coughs and coldsCoughs and colds

IndigestionIndigestion

ConstipationConstipation

Athlete's foot & fungal nail infectionsAthlete's foot & fungal nail infections

Vaginal ThrushVaginal Thrush

Head lice and threadwormsHead lice and threadworms

Have you got cold symptoms?

•Did you know that on average coldsymptoms, i.e. cough and nasal dischargesymptoms may last 2 weeks OR MORE?

•Ear ache – 4 days

•Sore throat – 1 week

•Cold – 1.5 weeks

•Runny nose / mucus – 2.5 weeks

•Cough – 3 weeks

How To Help Relieve ColdSymptoms

•Take regular paracetamol

•Take hot water drinks with lemon andhoney

•Steam inhalation may help

•Consider Echinacea

and Vitamin C

Antibiotics

•Unfortunately, antibiotics willnot help to get rid of your cold!

“Get Well Soon”

Without Antibiotics

Seasonal Flu Clinics

•Free vaccinations if you are;

•Over 65

•A Carer

•Pregnant

•Or suffer from;

•Heart problems or a chest complaint

•Asthma (controlled with steroid inhalers)

•Kidney disease or diabetes

•Lowered immunity or are a stroke victim

SEASONAL FLU CLINICS

Its not too late to have a flu vaccinationDon’t delay

Book an appointment with the

Nurse today

The Airway Code

•If you suffer from COPD – ChronicObstructive Pulmonary Disease- a diseasewhich affects the lungs and airways – pickup the “airway code” leaflet

•The guide is easy to understand and willhopefully give you the confidence to takeaction at an early stage to try to preventyour from having to go to hospital.