Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of these symptoms indicates a cold rather than an allergy?

  1. Mucus with yellowish nasal discharge

  2. Sneezing more than twice in a row

  3. Lack of Fever

  4. Anaphylactic Shock
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Viral upper respiratory infections (colds) typically produce colored (yellowish/greenish) nasal discharge as the immune response progresses, while allergic rhinitis usually produces clear, watery mucus. The other options are incorrect: allergies often cause repetitive sneezing; neither colds nor allergies typically cause fever in adults; and anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction, not a cold symptom.

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