When do you need to see a doctor?

When you're stuck in bed with a raging head cold there's only so many hours of daytime television you can watch before a visit to the doctor begins to feel like the only option left.

Seeing your GP can buy you extra time at home to recover, ensuring you don't share your bug around. Your doctor can also give you peace of mind that your cough will pass and some advice on how best to relieve your symptoms.

But you may end up with unnecessary antibiotics.

Research by NPS Medicinewise suggests one in five people who visit their doctor for viruses like a cold or flu expect to be prescribed antibiotics.

Read more...http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2016-05-10/colds-and-flus-when-should-you-see-a-doctor/7397196?section=health