当人们对于一种事物不了解的时候，总会本能感到莫名的恐惧。而这种恐惧会随着我们对它的深入了解而渐渐淡化。从前一段时间媒体的轮番轰炸，到这几天想对冷静客观的报道，相信其他人和我一样，心中最初无知的恐惧正在转化为积极从容的面对，现在就和我一起从以下和专家的交谈中更多的来了解非典型肺炎吧。。。（待续）
Frequently Asked Questions on SARS
QUESTION
ANSWER
What is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)?
Currently, the source virus of SARS is not yet clear. The
plague灾难 broke out in some areas of China early in 2003.
Related to common cold, it is likely spread by spit
emitted吐 from sneezing打喷嚏 and coughing. With symptoms
similar to that of pneumonia肺炎, it mostly spreads in
families and hospitals with such patients.
What are the clinical symptoms临床症状 of SARS? What’s the
difference between SARS and flu?
The main clinical symptoms are fever, headache, weakness,
dry cough, breathing difficulties in some cases, and
respiratory呼吸的 depression syndrome in a small number of
cases. In the early period, the patient’s WBC（White Blood
Cell 白血球） level is normal or low while an X-ray test
indicating pneumonia characteristics. Flu brings fever,
coughing, and headache that can be cured in a couple of
days with no symptoms of pneumonia.
How long is the SARS incubation period?
It could be from two to 12 days, but four or five days in
most cases.
What is the infective channel渠道 of SARS?
For the unclear virus source, we only know that it is easy
to get infected through secretion分泌 from respiratory
organs器官 and intimate contact. All people are
vulnerable易受攻击的, with medical persons having higher risk.
What should I do if I have fever and cough?
See your doctor as early as possible and follow the
doctor’s suggestions. If necessary, you should be
hospitalized住院 for further observation.
Is X-ray a must for SARS diagnosis诊断?
A suspected SARS case should be delivered to a hospital
for confirmation; X-ray test can help.
Is there any measures方法 to treat SARS?
So far, no exclusive medicine or treatment for the disease
has been found, but most patients can recover恢复 by taking
supportive and appropriate medical treatments in time.
Is there any vaccine疫苗 for SARS?
No.
What kind of precautions防范can ordinary citizens take to
prevent the disease?
Everybody should live a healthy and hygienic卫生的 life. Do
as follows:
Wash your hands after sneezing and cough.
Use clean towels and paper to dry your hands.
Never use shared towels.
Balance your diet, wear proper clothes according to
climate change, do exercises regularly and have enough
rest.
Reduce your pressure and quit smoking.
Open your doors and windows frequently to make let fresh
air flow in.
Clean the dust net and make sure your air conditioner is
under sound operation.
Avoid going to crowded public places.
What shall I do if a family member or friend has been
proven infected with the disease?
The patient should wear a mask, so should you and others
around while visiting or taking care of him or her. You
should take more attention of your health and go to see a
doctor as soon as possible when any symptom occurs.
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