Question

Your classmate complains of headache and cough. The doctor confirms that he is suffering from Pneumonia and not common cold, on the basis of certain symptoms. List these symptoms. Mention any two precautions to be followed to prevent the spread of this disease.

Answer 1

Doctor confirms pneumonia on the basis of the following symptoms— fever/chills/grey-blue lips and finger nails (any two). 

It is not common cold as the following symptoms are not observed - Nasal congestion/sore throat/ hoarseness (any two). 

Precautions to be followed are: 

i. Cover the nose when near the patient. 

ii. Do not share glasses and utensils or articles used by the infected person.