often seen in the street without a hat

Ooh! Well done. Well, more 'get better' and all that, but do, in the meantime, go around saying 'It's bronchitis, don't you know' as often as possible. Might as well have some fun with it. I do hope it pushes off soon it as I've had it myself and it's not riotously enjoyable. Take it easy. Eats lots of custard. Remember, once the cough's dried up and become irritating, that chocolate is better at suppressing a cough than codeine.