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CHAPTER 6: VIRAL COLD

会話 1 : Symptoms and Viral Infections

Elena has been having some cold symptoms, so she
goes to her regular doctor.

エレナは風邪の症状が続いているので、かかりつけの医師のところに
来ています。

Doctor:アメリカ人 Elena:ロシア人

Elena : Hello doctor, it's been a long time.

Doctor : Yes it has, Elena . What seems to be the problem today?

Elena : I have some cold symptoms that do not seem to be recovering.
Doctor : What symptoms are you suffering from?

Elena : Well, I have a sore throat and sneezing.
Doctor : How long have you had these symptoms?

Elena : Since last week Tuesday.

Doctor : So...about 10 days?
Elena : Yes, about that.

Doctor : Have you had any fevers or headaches?
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Elena : Yes. But only slight headaches and low fevers .
Doctor : That sounds like the symptoms that are very prevalent recently.
Elena : Yes. A few of my friends have the same symptoms and my boyfriend also has had similar

symptoms.

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Doctor : Let's take a look. Please tilt your head upwards... OK. Now breathe in . And now breathe
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out . Good. OK. Have you been coughing at all?
Elena : No. I haven't been coughing.
Doctor : Does your throat feel dry?

Elena : No, not particularly.

Doctor : I see. I think you have a viral infection.
Elena : Is that a cold?

Doctor : Yes, a viral cold. I will prescribe some muscle relaxants and medication for your fever and
headache. Have you been sneezing at all?