Yes: Flu can include an invasion of the lungs by the germ and an extensive outpouring of mucous triggering cough. It can and does get bad in some patients. Her age makes it likely she will beat this. As long as you can carry on a conversation with her, she drinks and feeds & shows no increasing breathing discomfort you can monitor at home. If this changes or she spooks you have her re-evaluated.
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