Thank you very much Yoda, Echoes, roseleigh7, likewater, Fresia and OurLadysTears for the advice and support. I didn't know I could get the guafenisin (spelled it wrong too) in tablets. Thanks liekwater for the recommendation of oregamax - that must be made from oregano and I know this has strong antiviral/antibacterial properties. I'm going to be on for a little while and go to the doctors mid morning. I have pain on the right back where the ribs are when I breath. I have a history of bronchitis after I had the pneumonia 15 yrs ago. The good thing is, I haven't been sick for 2 yrs. I'll post later on when I know more. Thank you all for the replies.