Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I share a room, and my roommate is sick with flu. i'm 6 feet away from him, can i get sick from the air he was breathing into all night?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Kind off: you can, try to protect yourself by staying away and may be wear a mask, and stay well hydrated, and take some extra vitamin C and ZINK, to boost your immune system.
Answered 8/25/2015
2.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have the flu- feeling horrible and now i'm extremely dizzy. Trouble breathing with horrible cough. Couldn't get appt with doc. Should i go to er?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi Doctor My wife has a flu symptoms and we kept thinking they are going to get better after OTC. She has a chest pressure and difficulty in deep breathing ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How long will flu particles hang around in air. Unable to get shot but must go to drs today. Have been ill w/ no sleep or eating , don't want to catch flu. Can breathing in cloth protect?
Had flu, now persistent sinusitis. Get sharp pains in lower lungs-both sides now. Happens 2/3x wk. No breathing difficulties. Should i be concerned?
Are you more likely to get flu from touching or breathing it in. Example: breathing in the drs office. What if airborn particle gets in your eye.
Trouble breathing, slight chest pains here and there. I'm not sick or have the flu. What could it be?
Hi I felt a bit flu ish about 10 days ago, now my body is feeling all these strange aches and I feel a bit off balance. I'm also breathing a bit more difficult with chest pains. I get splitting headaches from time to time and feel tingles in my hands?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
