I've been dealing with this leftover issue in my lungs after having the flu for a few days. It's day 5 now, and I feel okay overall, but I have this annoying frog in my throat. It used to be a sore throat, but now it only hurts when I cough. The big concern is when I try to inhale, I can't fully expand my lungs, and I'm wheezing when I breathe out. Could this be acute bronchitis? Do you think I need to see a doctor about it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Seroflo inhaler sos is advised to the pt for wheezing.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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