Seeing the doctor

Being diagnosed with the flu

- Good morning, Doctor!

- Good morning! Long time no see! So what brings you here? What seems to be the problem?

- Well, I have been feeling unwell lately. I have a sore throat and I cough and sneeze around the clock.

- I see. Do you have any other symptoms?

- Sure, I do. I have a headache and all my muscles hurt. I lost my appetite and I feel so weak I can't even sit.

- Let me do a few examinations. I am going to listen to your lungs, see your throat and check your temperature.

- So what do you think, Doctor?



- Based on what you have said and what I have seen, I am sure you have caught the flu. There is an epidemic these days, a lot of people get sick.

- That is quite bad news. So what can I do about it? How serious is it?

- Well, it's not that bad yet. I am going to prescribe some antibiotics for you. You can get it at the pharmacy and you have to take it three times a day. You must stay in bed for a week and drink as much water or tea as you can. Make sure you eat plenty of light food and air your room frequently.

- Thank you very much. Is that all, or do I need to know anything else?

- That's it for now. I would like you to check back here next Friday to see if you have recovered. Please do everyting as I told you, because this illness can get nasty if you are impatient.

- Thank you once again. I appreciate all the advice you gave. See you next week, good bye!

- Good bye, take care.