"I hate people coughing on my head"

Know how to identify, manage and treat your cough to avoid coughing on people's heads this winter

There's nothing worse than someone coughing on your head on a train or a bus. In fact, a Bisolvon Cough survey shows that 87% of people have experienced someone coughing on them without "covering their mouth or turning away 2".

We know how frustrating coughers can be and we are out to put a stop to inappropriate cough etiquette! That is why we've developed this campaign, to assist with helpful advice on how to manage your cough symptoms so you can (1) get over your cough quickly by choosing the right treatment for you and (2) avoid the spread of germs

Billy Blob

 


Did you know that some people still aren’t certain about what type of cough they have, whether it's dry or chesty? Find out what type of cough you have!

"Don´t cough on my Head"

The 'Fully Sick' rapper sets the cough beat - showing you ways to identify and treat!

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...to knowing your cough type
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…to avoid coughing on people's heads
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Visit our ' Get Well, Stay Well' page for more helpful hints and tips visit

John Bell

Community Pharmacist John Bell explains the importance of knowing your cough type in order to treat effectively

John Bell is Principal Adviser to the Self Care program - the consumer health information and pharmacist and pharmacy assistant training program managed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

For more information visit: www.psa.org.au

2. McCrindle Research for Boehringer Ingelheim May 2010. Sample = 752.

© 2011 Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Limited, Australia. All rights reserved.

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