breathing

[pippa123]

hi...  i have recently been diagnosed with swine flu and am on tamiflu (with two days of the course left to go) I have also got some kind of chest infection on top on this and my doctor has given me prednisolone steroid tablets and an inhaler.   the chest infection is not getting any better (cant get in touch with my doctor till monday now)   what is worrying me today is that my breathing is still bad..and any slight movements walking leads to coughing and lack of breath....today though..i am experiancing dizzy spells when i stand/move and a strange tingling/pins and needles feeling in my face - especially around my mouth.   With being diagnosed with swine flu i can not just go straight to the hospital walk in centre and talking on the phone is awfully difficult because of my breathing/cough.  hope you have some idea what it may be and offer some advise!

[lilly2009]

Ifyou are having problems with your breathing, definitely go to the hospital. It's better to be safe than sorry. Get well soon!

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
Tamiflu must be used in combination of  amantadine or rimantadine in severe Swine flu cases. The duration is minimum 5 days. Please consult another doctor if you don’t get to see your doctor for 2 days. It is an emergency. Please do not wait for the complications to develop. Seek medical attention immediately. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!