How to treat SARS

SARS generally refers to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, for which there is no specific treatment and which is generally symptomatic. Since severe acute respiratory syndrome will cause the body to have fever or generalized aches and pains, it can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, indomethacin, and so on, as prescribed by the doctor. Those with diarrhea need to follow medical advice to replenish body fluids and correct water and electrolyte imbalance. In addition, patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome should be treated with glucocorticoids such as methylprednisolone and prednisone. Combined bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics such as azithromycin and doxycycline, and combined viral infections can be treated with antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and ribavirin. Some patients can also apply thymosin, interferon and other drugs for immunotherapy. For severely ill patients, in addition to dynamic monitoring of vital signs, drug therapy, but also according to the condition of non-invasive positive pressure mechanical ventilation, artificial airway invasive positive pressure mechanical ventilation treatment, if necessary, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment. It is recommended that people with severe acute respiratory syndrome actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, and family members do the corresponding daily care work.