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Symptoms are usually more severe in adults than in children. You can expect to have a few uncomfortable days.

Fever (temperature), aches and headache often start a day or so before a rash appears.

Rash. Spots appear in crops. The spots develop into small blisters and are itchy. They can be anywhere on the body and sometimes also in the mouth. Several crops may develop over several days. Some people are covered in spots, others have only a few.

Dry cough, sore throat, and feeling sick are common.

The fever and generally feeling unwell can last several days. The blisters gradually dry up and scab. They slowly fade over a week or so, but may take 2-3 weeks to go completely. A dry cough may persist for a while after all the other symptoms have gone.

Treatment aims to ease symptoms whilst your immune system fights the virus.

Have plenty to drink to avoid dehydration.

Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease fever, headaches, and aches and pains.

Crotamiton lotion or cream put on the spots may ease itching.

Antihistamine tablets or liquid medicine taken at bedtime may help you to sleep if itch is a problem at night. You can buy these at pharmacies, or get them on prescription.

Hope that this little bit of information is helpful and hope you feel better soon