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会話 3 : Precautions and Official Information Sharing

The doctor suspects PM2.5 pollution and gives
some allergy prevention methods.

医師は PM2.5 汚染を疑い、アレルギー予防法を勧めます。

Ms. Allen : Am I allergic to PM 2.5?

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Doctor : Well, strictly speaking, it is an irritant , not an allergy.
Ms. Allen : Can you explain?
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Doctor : Yes. When the levels of pollutants in the air are extremely high, as they have been lately,
there are a lot of irritants in the air.

Ms. Allen : And these cause asthma?
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Doctor : Not exactly. Your asthma was probably a latent condition that may have been triggered
or irritated by the air pollutants.
Ms. Allen : What can I do about this?

Doctor : I will some prescribe some medicine. Have you ever used an inhaler?
Ms. Allen : No, I haven't.

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Doctor : Well, I think in your case, an inhaled corticosteroid may help to keep the airways open
by relaxing the throat muscles. This will ease the asthma symptoms.
Ms. Allen : Will this work with the PM 2.5 too?

Doctor : Well. Not necessarily, they will reduce the symptoms but if you are being affected by the air
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pollution, I think for extra precaution , some proper masks would help when you are outside.
Ms. Allen : I usually wear a mask anyway. Are there any special masks I should wear?
Doctor : Well, I cannot strongly recommend any specific brand, but if you visit the pharmacy next

door, I think they may have a small selection.

Ms. Allen : OK. I will look into that.
Doctor : Also avoid doing exercise outside during the PM 2.5 high warning days. There are some

government sites that record the levels and provide warnings. I will give you some information to

take with you to use.
Ms. Allen : Thank you, doctor.