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What Are The Symptoms Of Flu?

I have been sick with flu like symptoms the past 4 to 5 days, but starting yesterday i began to notice that i have to take deeper breaths to be satisfied, and that i am wheezing. when i exhale deep i begin to wheeze folled by coughing. i am 24 years old, male.
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). And wheezing, coughing after flu symptoms is suggestive of post infectious bronchitis more.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Flu?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Bronchitis is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). And wheezing, coughing after flu symptoms is suggestive of post infectious bronchitis more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.