A Visit to Dr. Kim

Scene 1: Doctor’s waiting room, mid-morning. Anna sits, coughing lightly. Nurse Lisa approaches with a clipboard.

Scene 1

NURSE LISA: Good morning, Anna. How are you feeling today?

ANNA: Not so great, honestly. I’ve had this cough for two weeks, and it’s getting worse.

NURSE LISA: I see. Do you also have a fever or sore throat?

ANNA: A mild fever, yes, and my throat feels dry.

NURSE LISA: Okay, Dr. Kim will see you soon. Please fill out this form about your symptoms.

A few minutes later.

NURSE LISA: Dr. Kim is ready for you. Please come in.

Scene 2

Examination room. Dr. Kim greets Anna with a smile and gestures to a chair.

DR. KIM: Hello, Anna. I’m Dr. Kim. What brings you in today?

ANNA: Hi, Doctor. I can’t stop coughing, especially at night. I’m also really tired.

DR. KIM: I understand. Let’s ask a few questions. Are you allergic to anything?

ANNA: Not that I know of.

DR. KIM: Do you smoke or live with someone who smokes?

ANNA: No, but I take the bus every day, and it’s pretty polluted.

DR. KIM: That could be a factor. I’ll listen to your lungs. Please take a deep breath… and again.

Dr. Kim uses a stethoscope.

DR. KIM: Your lungs sound a little congested, but it doesn’t seem serious. You might have bronchitis—a chest infection.

ANNA: Is it dangerous?

DR. KIM: Usually not. I’ll prescribe some cough medicine and antibiotics. Drink plenty of water and rest for a few days.

ANNA: Should I go to work tomorrow?

DR. KIM: It’s better to stay home until the fever goes down.

Scene 3

Reception desk. Nurse Lisa prints instructions and a prescription.

NURSE LISA: Here’s your prescription and care sheet. Take one pill every eight hours after meals. Don’t forget to drink warm tea—it really helps.

ANNA: Thank you. Should I come back for a check-up?

NURSE LISA: Yes, in one week. If your fever gets higher or breathing becomes hard, call us immediately.

ANNA: I will. Thank you both for your help.

DR. KIM: Take care, Anna. Rest is the best medicine.

— THE END —

Vocabulary List

Symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/ (n.) a sign of illness. Example: Cough and fever are common symptoms.
Fever /ˈfiːvə/ (n.) higher-than-normal body temperature. Example: She had a mild fever.
Sore throat /sɔː θrəʊt/ (n.) pain in the throat. Example: A sore throat made speaking difficult.
Congested /kənˈdʒestɪd/ (adj.) blocked with fluid or mucus. Example: The doctor said her lungs sounded congested.
Bronchitis /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ (n.) swelling of the airways in the lungs. Example: The diagnosis was acute bronchitis.
Stethoscope /ˈsteθəskəʊp/ (n.) a tool doctors use to listen to the heart and lungs. Example: The doctor used a stethoscope to check breathing.
Prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/ (n.) a written order for medicine. Example: She took the prescription to the pharmacy.
Antibiotic /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/ (n.) medicine that kills bacteria. Example: Take the antibiotic with food.
Dosage /ˈdəʊsɪdʒ/ (n.) the amount of medicine to take. Example: Follow the dosage: one pill every eight hours.
Check-up /ˈtʃek ʌp/ (n.) a regular medical exam. Example: Schedule a check-up next week.
Hydrate /ˈhaɪdreɪt/ (v.) to drink enough water. Example: Hydrate well to ease the cough.
Rest /rest/ (n./v.) a period of relaxing or not working. Example: The doctor advised rest for a few days.
Allergy /ˈælədʒi/ (n.) a bad reaction to a substance, like pollen or food. Example: She reported no known allergies.
Breathing /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ (n.) the act of taking air into and out of the lungs. Example: Call the clinic if breathing becomes hard.

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