Q22 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 1) · Biology
________ is a common respiratory illness characterized by inflammation of the lungs, cough and fever, chills, shortness of breath.
- ASinusitis
- BBronchitis
- CLaryngitis
- Correct answerDPneumonia
Solution
Pneumonia is a common respiratory illness characterized by the inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and shortness of breath.
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses.
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the voice box (larynx).
Answer: Pneumonia
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses.
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the voice box (larynx).
Answer: Pneumonia
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.