Question

Common cold differs from pneumonia as

• A. pneumonia is caused by a virus whereas common cold is caused by a bacterium
• B. pneumonia pathogen infects alveoli whereas common cold affects nose and respiratory passage but not the lungs
• C. pneumonia is a non-communicable disease whereas common cold is a communicable disease
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. It is a serious disease of lungs infecting alveoli and bronchioles. It is a communicable disease. Common cold is a viral disease caused by Rhino viruses. It affects the nose and respiratory passage but not the lungs. It is also a communicable disease.