“The symptoms of pneumonia can develop suddenly over 24 to 48 hours, or they may develop more slowly over a few days,” explained the Boots pharmacist.
“Common symptoms of pneumonia include a fever, a cough which can be dry, or it could be a cough with mucus, sweating and shivering or difficulty breathing,” he added.
Difficulty breathing is one of the main symptoms that can help you distinguish between the conditions.
Pneumonia is common during the autumn and winter months.