Talking about symptoms

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1. What is the importance of describing symptoms?
2. What are some symptoms of the flu?

Reading

1. What is the purpose of the doctor's notes?
   1. A to explain a patient's test results
   2. B to confirm another doctor's diagnosis
   3. C to describe symptoms and the likely cause
   4. D to inform a patient about a common illness
2. Which of the following is a new symptom?
   1. A runny nose
   2. B fatigue
   3. C trouble breathing
   4. D coughing
3. What does the doctor recommend for the patient?
   1. A rest for a few days
   2. B returning if symptoms improve
   3. C a medication to stop the wheezing
   4. D a second doctor's opinion in 7-10 days

Vocabulary

Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).

1. cold
2. runny
3. cough
4. wheeze
5. headache
6. muscle ache

• A having liquid leaking from something
• B to breathe noisily and with difficulty
• C a pain felt in the head
• D a pain felt throughout the body
• E to force air loudly through the throat
• F an illness that causes discomfort in the head and body