Illness and Health

Vocabulary and Phrases

100

The illness caused by a variety of Influenza viruses. 

The Flu

200

A colloquial term for common sinus allergies. 

Hay Fever

300

An infection in the stomach or intestines caused by food tainted with bacteria, viruses, or protozoans. 

Food Poisoning

400

When the lungs become infected (typically with a bacteria) and fills up with fluid, mucus or pus. 

a chest infection. (bonus points for pneumonia) 

500

The series of body aches and pains brought on by the excessive drinking of alcohol. 

A hangover. 

What causes it?

100

What causes a CoVID infection?

A corornavirus or virus CoVID-SARS2-19

200

What causes a chest infection?

Bacterial infection, often brought on by poor health caused by smoking or pollution. 

300

What causes a hangover?

Consuming too much alcohol

400

What causes the flu?

An infection of any variety of Influenza Virus, often brought on by a change in weather.

500

What causes Hay Fever?

dust, pollution, pet fur, or plant pollens. 

Remedies

100

You worked out too hard, now your muscles are sore.  What might you take?

An aspirin, or pain killer. (panadol, etc.)

200

You caught the Flu!  What do you do?

Get plenty of rest. 

300

You have a chest infection and it's causing a terrible cough. What do you do?

Take some cough medication. 

400

You have food poisoning!  It's caused by salmonella bacteria.  What do you do?

Take an antibiotic. 

500

You caught a common cold.  You don't feel too bad, but you don't feel well.  What do you do?

Eat brothy foods such as soup and drink plenty of water.  Rest. 

First aid

100

Name at least 6 things you can find in a first aid kit.

medical scissors, a thermometer, safety pins, adhesive tape, antiseptic cream, a bandage, medical gloves, plasters, painkillers, a syringe, a foil blanket, an epi pen, personal information, contat information...

200

How do you treat a wound correctly? 

1) wash your hands clean

2) stop the bleeding

3) clean the wound 

4) apply antibacterial cream

5) cover/protect the wound 

6) change the dressing 

300

How do you treat a severe burn?

1) cool the area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 20 minutes 

2) do not pop the blisters, do not apply any creams or lotions 

3) wrap the affected area with a clean bandage (avoind putting pressure)

4) if needed, take a pain killer 

400

How do you tell a person is having a heart attack? What are the symptoms? 

1. Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching.
2. Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly.
3. Cold sweat.
4. Fatigue.
5. Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
6. Nausea.
7. Shortness of breath.

500

How do you tell a person is having a stroke? What are the symptoms? 

1. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

Health verbs

100

Complete the phrase with an appropriate verb. 

I had the flu last week but then I _____ ______. 

got well

200

Complete the sentence.

I feel miserable, I __________ a cold last night. 

caught

300

Complete the phrase with an appropriate verb.

To prepare for the next day, I __________ for 8 hours each night. 

sleep

400

Complete the phrase with an appropriate verb. 

To keep my body in tip-top shape, I ____ exercises everyday. 

do

500

Complete the phrase with an appropriate verb. 

When you don't feel well you should _________________________ at your doctors office. 

go for a check-up.