The cooler weather is here and while this is a relief after a long, hot summer and autumn, it also means the cold and flu season is back. Winter is the peak time for the sniffles, which can lead to unwelcome viral upper respiratory tract infections, colds and flus.

Here's 14 effective home remedies for you to try next time you’ve got a cough, with expert insight from Registered Pharmacist Soumya Pandya.

Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked ourselves that question at some point in our lives. Whether it's a severe cold or flu to a newly appearing spot or mole on your body, or even a niggling pain that just won’t go away, it can be difficult to know when to actually go and see your doctor.

Picture this: you’re battling a bug. You feel rotten, but you don’t know whether you’ve got a common cold or the flu. They’re both contagious respiratory bugs, but they’re actually as different as night or day! Not only are they caused by different viruses but they have different symptoms too. Let’s take a look at how to tell the two apart and the best way to treat them so you can bounce back fast.