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

The most common symptoms of pneumonia can include:


i. Coughing that may produce mucus


ii. Fever, sweating, and chills


iii. Shortness of breath


iv. Chest pain


The doctor could not find nasal congestion and sore throat in the patient hence, he ruled out common cold.


Precautions:


i. Cover the nose when near the patient


ii. Do not share any items used by the infected person


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