Cold and flu Treatment in Sabiha Gokcen Airport: Online Doctor, E-Prescription and Hotel Visits, 24/7
Cold and flu while travelling in Sabiha Gokcen Airport? Message us, describe how you feel and the on-call doctor will guide you, day or night, without a trip to a clinic.
Key facts
| Best for | Holidaymakers and long-stay guests |
|---|---|
| Physician | English, German and Turkish |
| Condition | Cold and flu |
| You receive | Advice and e-prescription if suitable |
| Location | Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul |
| Hours | 24/7 on-call doctor |
| Service | Video visit, hotel visit in selected areas |
Sabiha Gokcen Airport: local notes for cold and flu
Sabiha Gokcen is the Asian-side airport, so travellers often need help before or after flights. Packed metros, ferries and attractions spread cold and flu viruses. Rest, drink fluids and ask us if you are due to fly.
Travel guide to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Trip for travellers: Sabiha Gokcen Airport is best explored on foot, with cafes, markets and historic sights close together. Allow time for shopping and use ferries or taxis between sights.
For visitors from the UK, Australia, the US and New Zealand
- No language barrier: Dr. Yasbala consults in English, so you can describe symptoms naturally.
- Emergency number: dial 112 in Turkey, not 999, 000, 111 or 911.
- Medicine names differ: paracetamol is called acetaminophen in the US, and brands in Turkey differ from home. Tell the doctor what you normally take, or send a photo of the packet.
- Insurance: check your travel policy before treatment and keep the invoice and prescription we send you.
- Any time zone: the on-demand doctor is available 24/7, whatever the time is back home.
Why cold and flu happens
Viruses spread by droplets and by touching contaminated surfaces. Busy transport hubs, planes, hotels and shared buffets make infection simple on a trip.
Symptoms of cold and flu
- Cough
- Blocked or runny nose
- Fever and chills (more typical of flu)
- Body aches and tiredness
- Sneezing and sore throat
What is cold and flu?
The common cold and influenza are viral infections of the nose, throat and airways. A cold is typically milder and builds up slowly, while flu tends to start suddenly with high fever and strong body aches.
How cold and flu is treated
The physician checks whether your symptoms point to a viral illness, makes sure nothing more serious is going on, suggests ways to ease the symptoms and tells you whether it is wise to travel on. Antibiotics do not treat viral infections and are only advised if there is a bacterial complication. Typical choices are rest, fluids, paracetamol or ibuprofen, saline nasal spray and throat lozenges.
- Saline nasal spray or steam to ease congestion
- Wash hands often and cover coughs
- Rest and drink plenty of fluids
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and aches, as directed on the pack, if appropriate for you
From message to medicine in Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- The doctor sends any prescription straight to your WhatsApp or inbox.
- Pick up the medicine at a local pharmacy.
- Contact us again if you do not improve.
Preventing cold and flu
Wash hands frequently, avoid touching your face, keep your distance from people who are ill and consider the seasonal flu vaccine before you travel.
Emergency in Turkey: call 112. Online visits are not for life-threatening conditions or controlled-substance prescriptions.
FAQ
Can I get cold and flu treatment in Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Sabiha Gokcen Airport the same day.
When should I see a doctor in person for cold and flu?
Get urgent help for breathlessness, chest pain, confusion, bluish lips, neck stiffness, fever beyond three days, or an illness that gets better and then suddenly deteriorates.
What can I do at home for cold and flu?
Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and aches, as directed on the pack, if suitable for you. Saline nasal spray or steam to ease congestion.
Can children be assessed for cold and flu online?
Often yes for common problems, but babies and very young children may need to be examined in person. The doctor will tell you.
Can I fly home with cold and flu?
It depends on how unwell you are. The doctor can advise and, if an airline asks, issue a fit to fly report.
Which pharmacy should I use in Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Look for the red E sign. Pharmacists can help with minor problems, and at night or on Sundays the on-duty pharmacy stays open.
Which languages does the doctor speak?
Dr. Elif Yasbala consults in English, German and Turkish.
Other common problems in Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Sabiha Gokcen Airport through the year
In Sabiha Gokcen Airport, the cold, damp months bring colds and flu on crowded transport, while summer brings heat, blisters and street-food stomach bugs.
References
- NHS. Common cold
- NHS. Flu
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.
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