The difference between the new coronary pneumonia and the common cold mainly lies in the following points: 1. The pathogens are different, the pathogen of the new coronary pneumonia is mainly the new coronavirus, while the pathogen of the common cold is mainly rhinovirus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus or influenza virus. 2. The symptoms of the common cold are mainly nasal symptoms, such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, or symptoms of pharyngitis, such as dry throat, itchy throat, sore throat. 3.