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0在本期节目中，我们将继续新西兰急诊中心（Urgent Care）的场景。这次是关于在户外被虫子咬了（bitten by a bug）或者被蜜蜂蛰了（stung by a bee）该怎么说。你会学到如何描述过敏反应（allergic reaction），比如严重的肿胀（swelling）、皮疹（rash）和发痒（itchy），以及如何向医生获取抗过敏药（antihistamine）或药膏（cream）。当然，也会复习到一些新西兰的用语习惯。掌握这些，让你在享受新西兰户外时光时更加安心！
[] Intro
Kia ora! Welcome back to the Kiwi English Booster. This is Episode 23, and we're back at the Urgent Care clinic. Spending time outdoors in New Zealand is great, but sometimes you might get stung by a bee or bitten by a bug. Today, you'll learn how to describe an allergic reaction, ask for antihistamines, and explain symptoms like swelling and rashes. Let's listen to the conversation.
[] Conversation
Doctor: Kia ora! What can I do for you today? Patient: Kia ora, doctor. I was gardening this morning and I think I got stung by a bee on my arm. It was quite painful at first, but now it's really swollen and itchy. Doctor: Let's have a look... Yes, that's quite a bit of swelling. Are you having any trouble breathing, or have you noticed any swelling around your lips or tongue? Patient: No, nothing like that. I just have this rash around the sting, and it's getting itchier. Doctor: That's good. It looks like a localised allergic reaction, which is quite common after a bee sting. Have you ever had a serious reaction to a bee sting before? Patient: No. I've been stung before, but it's never swollen up this much. Doctor: Sometimes reactions can be different from one sting to the next. I'd recommend taking a non-drowsy antihistamine to help with the itching and swelling. You can also apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream twice a day. Patient: Do I need a prescription for those? Doctor: No, both are available over the counter at your local pharmacy. You should also put an ice pack on the area for about 15 minutes at a time, several times today, and try not to scratch it. Patient: Sweet as. I'll stop by the pharmacy on my way home. Thanks, doctor. Doctor: No worries. If you develop trouble breathing, swelling of your lips or tongue, or you feel faint or dizzy, call 111 straight away or go to the nearest emergency department. Otherwise, the swelling should settle over the next few days. Take care!
[] Explains
Let's break down the language from that visit. First, stung by a bee. When a bee hurts you with its stinger. Second, bitten by a bug. When an insect like a spider bites you. Third, swelling. When the skin puffs up and gets bigger. Fourth, allergic reaction. When your body reacts badly to something like a sting. Fifth, rash. Red spots or patches on your skin. Sixth, itchy. That feeling when you want to scratch your skin. Seventh, antihistamine. Medicine to treat allergic reactions. Eighth, EpiPen. A special injection for very severe allergies. Ninth, apply cream. To rub medicine onto your skin. And finally, over the counter. Medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription. Now let's hear the conversation again at a normal speed.
[] Conversation copy
Doctor: Kia ora! What can I do for you today? Patient: Kia ora, doctor. I was gardening this morning and I think I got stung by a bee on my arm. It was quite painful at first, but now it's really swollen and itchy. Doctor: Let's have a look... Yes, that's quite a bit of swelling. Are you having any trouble breathing, or have you noticed any swelling around your lips or tongue? Patient: No, nothing like that. I just have this rash around the sting, and it's getting itchier. Doctor: That's good. It looks like a localised allergic reaction, which is quite common after a bee sting. Have you ever had a serious reaction to a bee sting before? Patient: No. I've been stung before, but it's never swollen up this much. Doctor: Sometimes reactions can be different from one sting to the next. I'd recommend taking a non-drowsy antihistamine to help with the itching and swelling. You can also apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream twice a day. Patient: Do I need a prescription for those? Doctor: No, both are available over the counter at your local pharmacy. You should also put an ice pack on the area for about 15 minutes at a time, several times today, and try not to scratch it. Patient: Sweet as. I'll stop by the pharmacy on my way home. Thanks, doctor. Doctor: No worries. If you develop trouble breathing, swelling of your lips or tongue, or you feel faint or dizzy, call 111 straight away or go to the nearest emergency department. Otherwise, the swelling should settle over the next few days. Take care!
[] End
Good as gold! Now you know exactly what to say if you run into a grumpy bee or bug in New Zealand. Remember the difference between a sting and a bite, and don't hesitate to ask for an antihistamine if you need it. Thanks for tuning in to the Kiwi English Booster. Catch you later!
