Learning the Difference between Cold and Pneumonia |
Colds are viral infections. The most common viral infection is rhinovirus. Their symptoms are: stuffy nose and mouth, headache and nasal congestion. The symptoms of pneumonia are: wheezing, high fever and cough, explains Dr. Michelle Brewster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida.
Dr. Carol Barrocas, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, also says it’s important to be alert to shortness of breath.
