anyone had flu or chest virus?

[caznear68]

have awful cough and cold which has resulted in a chest infection, I am on steroids and antibiotics, I am really wheezy and breathless on exertion ,will the fact I have AF and flutter make this worse? I take flecainide 50mg twice daily and bisoprolol 2.5 daily.

thanks

carol

[rosyG]

They do affect in both directions but you are on good treatment- I hope you feel better soon I had a course of antibiotics before Christmas- took about 3 weeks to recover in total.

Take care

[Chris147 in reply to rosyG]

Thank you

[aika]

Please take your medication for the flu/chest virus for it can impact your heart issues. I had the flu before Christmas and the doctors said that it caused my AICD to discharge multiple times due to the flu virus wreaking havoc with my system.

[caznear68 in reply to aika]

sorry but what is AICD please?

[CDreamer in reply to caznear68]

Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

[Chris147 in reply to aika]

I am now taking another more appropriate meds thank you

[Hidden]

I've got the flu despite having the jab... Sounds like you are in the wars! Get well soon! I've had this for over a week now and still not right, chest is awful.

[Chris147 in reply to Hidden]

Oh gosh thank you

[caznear68 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks,makes me feel like its not just me which I know it isn't,just feeling a bit sorry for myself I guess, cheers for your reply though and hope you feel better soon too!

carol

[gwyn53 in reply to caznear68]

I feel like I'm in another body.

Forgive me. Thus virus is not pleasant.

Chest hurts. I'm wheezing coughing. In and out of AF. Great!

No help from drs.

Ah well get on with it. Xx

[Jan101]

Hi sweetie I have had this awful virus 2 weeks come Monday. I am still having trouble breathing and a sore chest. Gp says my chest sounds clear but I don’t understand why I am still not breathing properly. You are on a good course of medication so that should help you get better. Take care and keep warm. Love and hugs 🤗🤗🤗🌹🌹🌹xxx

[Chris147 in reply to Jan101]

Thank you so much

[caznear68 in reply to Jan101]

thanks a lot Jan and hope you pick up too

carol

[Maura5]

I had bad chest infection from mid November for almost 8 weeks, never felt so bad! Had 3 courses antibiotics and a steroid inhaler. Infection has now gone but I still feel

Slightly congested and my AF has been very frequent.