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7. Shortness of Breath

Some people with SARS develop pneumonia, a more serious infection of the lungs that causes inflammation. An individual with pneumonia due to SARS may become short of breath and require oxygen or a breathing tube. Doctors make the diagnosis of pneumonia with a chest X-ray. Individuals with SARS who develop pneumonia need intensive therapy and monitoring to survive and recover.

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