In most cases home care can be sufficient in order to recover from the flu. A person who has flu symptoms should be seen by a doctor if any of the following are true:
- Difficulty in breathing or wheezing sounds while breathing
- Chest or stomach pain
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Repeated vomiting and inability to hold fluids
- Diarrhea
Additionally people with the following pre-existing conditions should also consult a doctor if they have flu symptoms:
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- HIV, AIDS
- Cancer, or another chronic condition
- Those over 65
- Women who are pregnant
Also go to a doctor or emergency room if symptoms were getting milder but come back accompanied by bad cough and fever.