Question

Many diseases can be diagnosed by observing the symptoms in the patient. Which group of symptoms is indicative of pneumonia?

• A. Difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough, headache
• B. Constipation, abdominal pain, cramps, blood clots
• C. Constipation, cough, sore throat, headache
• D. High fever, weakness, stomach pain, loss of appetite

Answer 1

The correct option is A Difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough, headache

Bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza are responsible for the disease pneumonia in humans, which infects the alveoli (air-filled sacs) of the lungs. As a result of the infection, the alveoli get filled with fluid leading to severe problems in respiration. The symptoms of pneumonia include difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough and headache.