Question

How does the common cold differ from pneumonia?

Answer 1

Common cold:

1. The common cold is the infection of the nose and throat by a virus.
2. Symptoms are usually observed for one to two days.
3. The symptoms include runny nose, congestion, and cough.

Pneumonia:

1. Pneumonia is the condition in which the air sacs are inflamed in the lungs.
2. The air sacs are filled with fluid and leads to cough, fever, and difficulty in breathing.
   

Common cold	Pneumonia
The common cold refers to the infection of the upper respiratory tract such as the nose and throat.	Pneumonia is the condition in which fluid is present in the lungs and is caused due to infection by viruses, bacteria, or fungus.
Symptoms include runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and cough.	The symptoms include wheezing, troubled breathing, chills, and cough.
This can be easily treated with mild medications.	It is mandatory to get treated by a medical professional.