12 Common Symptoms Of The Flu

5. Difficulty in Breathing

Having the flu may cause difficulty in breathing. This is typically accompanied by other symptoms associated with the flu. It is characterized by shortness of breath, difficulty in inhaling or exhaling, or the feeling that you can’t get enough oxygen, no matter how deep you try to breathe. Some of the flu symptoms that go with difficulty in breathing are a runny nose, sore throat, excess mucus, or inflamed airways. Like several other symptoms of the flu, difficulty in breathing usually goes away on its own as you recover from the virus.