What are the differences between common cold and pneumonia.

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Common Cold Pneumonia
It is caused by rhinoviruses. It is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
It infects the upper respiratory tract. It infects the alveoli in which a fluid is filled.
Low-grade fever occurs. High-grade fever occurs.
It is treated in 5 to 7 days. It is a severe disorder and takes time to treat.
Running nose, sneezing, sore throat, and headache are its common symptoms. In severe cases nails and lips become bluish, severe chills etc are its symptoms.

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Common Cold	Pneumonia
It is caused by rhinoviruses.	It is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
It infects the upper respiratory tract.	It infects the alveoli in which a fluid is filled.
Low-grade fever occurs.	High-grade fever occurs.
It is treated in 5 to 7 days.	It is a severe disorder and takes time to treat.
Running nose, sneezing, sore throat, and headache are its common symptoms.	In severe cases nails and lips become bluish, severe chills etc are its symptoms.