So I am guessing that you developed a respiratory problem from the flu? If they gave you antibiotics for the just flu you were not receiving top notch care. Just curious what is your age group?
In my case, because it was a holiday weekend, I did not get to see the doctor, but probably should have gone to the ER. By the time I went, fever was way down. Doctor gave me antibiotics for any secondary bacterial infection, like a respiratory problem. Had a terrible reaction to that (swollen face, lips, trouble swallowing), first time ever. Got me on steroids and will be weaned off tomorrow.
My symptoms -- high fever (>103°F), coughing, aches, nausea, diarrhea, dark brown urine. My age, seasoned citizen.
I also got double pneumonia from it. I’m just now getting back to normal. Ran / walked 9 miles yesterday (ran 6 of it). Though I have had pneumonia before I was NEVER been so ill than this time. Out body experience ... signing end of life papers ETC. Nurses had to wear a mask and body suit to enter my room. I was released from the hospital just in time for my lovers funeral ... day after my birthday
I was receiving good care, actually.
The thing is, the H1N1 flu does allow secondary infections very quickly. My pneumonia was helped greatly and within 24 hours by the strong antibiotics and it saved me.