Question

Which of the following is an acute disease?
A. Diabetes
B. Cancer
C. Alzheimer’s
D. Common cold

Answer 1

The disease that occurs suddenly and lasts for a shorter period such as some common viral diseases that affect a particular part of the body and can be treated easily by some medications.

Step by step answer: The disease is a condition of the body in which one or more organs and systems of the body are affected that can be characterized by various signs and symptoms. It can be categorized into two types- acute and chronic diseases. The diseases that occur suddenly and last for a few days are known as acute diseases. These diseases can be treated by medical treatment or on its own. If acute diseases persist for a longer period then, it causes chronic diseases. Chronic diseases occur over some time, and last longer even for a lifetime. The most common examples of acute diseases are- common cold, jaundice, malaria, and typhoid. These diseases are not fatal and do not cause severe damage to the body.
The common cold is a common viral infection of the nose and throat that is caused by the Rhino virus. It attacks the respiratory passage but not the lungs. It is harmless and can result in some symptoms such as low-grade fever, sore throat, headache, runny nose, cough, congestion, etc. It is easily transmitted through aerosol droplets or through sharing contaminated objects.
Hence option D is correct.

Note: Common cold is a self-limited contagious disease that can be caused by various types of viruses. It is also known as acute viral rhinopharyngitis. It is the most common infectious disease in humans.