Question

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

• A. Nasal congestion and discharge, cough, constipation, headache
• B. Difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough, headache
• C. Constipation, abdominal pain, cramps, blood clots
• D. High fever, weakness, stomach pain, loss of appetite and constipation

Answer 1

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

Introduction to pneumonia

Pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, is a droplet infection which affects the lungs. A healthy person acquires the infection by inhaling the droplets/ aerosols released by the infected person.

Symptoms of pneumonia

● Difficulty in respiration (as the alveoli get filled with fluid)

● Fever

● Chills

● Cough

● Headache Bluish nails and lips (due to deficiency of oxygen in extreme cases)

Final answer

a. Difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough, headache