this quiz will help you determine whether you have pneumonia or bronchitis by evaluating your symptoms. remember to answer honestly to get the most accurate results. if you're experiencing any of the symptoms below, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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how long have you had your cough?
a. it has been less than five days
b. it has been around one week
c. it has been 2-3 weeks
d. it has been nearly 3 months -
have you just recovered from a cold or checked for COVID-19?
a. yes, to a recent cold
b. no, to a recent cold
c. yes to COVID
d. no to COVID -
do you feel any chest wall soreness or chest muscle aches?
a. yes
b. sometimes
c. most of the time
d. no -
have you heard a wheeze, whistle, or squeak while breathing?
a. yes
b. no
c. sometimes
d. rarely -
do you feel mild headaches at regular intervals?
a. yes
b. sometimes
c. rarely
d. no -
do you feel chest congestion or tightness?
a. yes
b. rarely
c. sometimes
d. no -
have you observed green or yellow mucus while coughing?
a. yes
b. rarely
c. sometimes
d. no -
do you feel body aches?
a. yes
b. very often
c. rarely
d. no -
do you feel shortness of breath?
a. yes
b. sometimes
c. rarely
d. no -
do you have any of these symptoms: fever, fast heart rate, fast breathing rate, or low oxygen level? feel tired or fatigued?
a. yes
b. sometimes
c. rarely
d. no
quiz review timeline
this quiz was edited by proprofs editorial team on sep 19, 2023 and reviewed by deborah le on jan 03, 2022. the questions are customized to your situation and symptoms, including personal information such as biological sex, age, and history.
engaging with this quiz will shed light on your health concerns by helping you understand and address potential issues related to bronchitis or pneumonia. this quiz has no application to individuals who already have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) at baseline and encourages those around you with similar symptoms to take the quiz.
call your doctor if your cough brings up thick mucus or darkens in color, keeps you awake at night, or lasts more than 3 weeks. also, call your doctor if you have a cough and presents: a foul-tasting fluid in your mouth, fever over 100.4°F (38°C), wheezing or shortness of breath.
