How to talk about health matters

如何谈论健康问题

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How to talk about health matters

Asking for advice at the chemist

我有点头疼，你们有治头疼
的药吗？
I have got a headache, do you have anything for headaches?

有治拉肚子的药吗？
Do you have anything for diarrhoea?

能给我点儿阿司匹林吗？
Can you give me some aspirin?

这是中药还是西药？
Is this Chinese medicine or western medicine?

这药有副作用吗？
Does this medicine have any side effects?

这药是治什么的？
What is this medicine for?

我自己已经吃了些头孢，还能吃这
个药吗？
I have taken some Tou Bao myself already, can I still take this ?

我对阿司匹林过敏，我可以吃这
个药吗？
I am allergic to aspirin, can I take this?

Understanding diagnosis and treatment

是急性扁桃腺炎。
It's acute tonsillitis.

我估计是食物中毒。
I suspect you have got food poisoning.

你对青霉素过敏吗？
Are you allergic to penicillin?

说明书在盒子里面。
The instructions are in the box.

多喝点儿水。
Drink more water.

多休息休息。
Have plenty of rest.

Understanding instructions

把嘴张开。
Open your mouth (wide).

抬抬手臂。
Raise your arms.

伸伸腿。
Stretch your legs.

直接喷在喉咙。
Directly spray it on your throat.

一天两次，每次三片。
Take three pills twice a day.

一天三次，每次一小瓶。
Take a small bottle three times a day.