worried about s.o.b.

[anxious09]

hi,

since monday i came down with the flu.started with cough, headache, pains in chest and back
tachycardia and mild fever which lasted one day (38.1) and since yesterday stuffy nose my hubby also came down a day later with same symptoms .  today Wednesday i notice i have shortness of breath and i am starting to get worried.  should i go to the doctor or is it common wih the flu ?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
If you have shortness of breath, please consult a doctor, get chest X-ray to rule out chest infection. Otherwise high fever and stuffy nose can also make it difficult to breathe. Take care!

[donjoe341]

I would go to the doctor. I have talked to a lot of people who have suffered with pneumonia this year and they aren't old. It seems to be going around.