In which of the following disorder, the alveoli get filled with fluid leading to severe problems in respiration?
A
Common cold
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B
Whooping cough
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C
Diphtheria
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D
Pneumonia
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Solution
The correct option is D Pneumonia Pneumonia is characterised by the infection of lungs. Due to filling of fluid in alveoli, gas exchange cannot occur properly leading to severe problems in respiration.