I’m not what you’d class as ‘well’. But a few things I learned. First up...things that ease your breathing. I find it hard to imagine having done this without Olbas oil and Vicks VapoRub or cheap as chips menthol crystals. You cannot over apply. I used it like body butter.

Patience. I’m a card carrying workaholic but this took control away. One day you’re quite ill, the next you might have some respite, but then another wave of symptoms can hit. This is the Marathon Des Sables of viruses. But much less fun and no medal at the end.

Water. Buckets of it in whatever form...cold, hot with lemon, tea, pop. Sipping frequently short circuits coughing, soothes the throat, and means your mucous is thinner and easier to shift. My tests found fizzy water the best.

Sleep. If you’re like me you’ll barely get any especially as you’re pissing like a donkey with all the water. Lying down causes pressure on your lungs. Accept that your sleep pattern will change, don’t fight it. Don’t get anxious about it. Stay up and watch Netflix until 5am.

Buy a pillow wedge. You do need to sleep but lying down is the enemy. Pillows don’t stay stacked up and I ended up waking up gasping for air. A wedge is stiffer creating a sturdy slope to put your pillows on. They also say sleep on your chest. Not with these chebs I wasn’t!