Symptoms and Causes
What are the common symptoms of a cold? (2 symptoms are enough for the points)
A sore throat, a cough, a runny nose, sneezing, blowing one’s nose.
How do you say "mal di testa" in English?
Headache.
How do you say "avere un livido" in English?
To have a bruise.
What is the English word for "cerotto"?
A plaster
How do you say "misurare la febbre" in English?
To take your temperature.
What is a common cause of flu and colds?
A virus.
What is the English term for "mal di denti"?
Toothache.
How do you say "tagliarsi un dito" in English?
To cut one’s finger.
What do you use to wrap an injury?
A bandage.
How do you say "ascoltare il torace" in English?
To listen to your chest.
What are the additional symptoms of the flu compared to a cold?
Aching muscles and a temperature.
How do you say "mal di stomaco" in English?
Stomache
What verb is used to describe breaking a bone?
To break.
How do you say "pomata speciale" in English?
Special cream.
What action does a doctor perform to check inside your ears?
To look in your ears.
What are the symptoms of hay fever? (2 symptoms are enough for the points)
Sneezing, a runny nose, watery and itchy eyes.
How do you express having back pain?
"I have a pain in my back."
How do you say "distorsione alla caviglia" in English?
To twist one’s ankle.
What is the difference between "illness" and "disease"?
"Illness" refers to being unwell in general, while "disease" is usually caused by an infection.
How do you say "esaminare" in English?
To examine.
What are the possible causes of diarrhea?
A virus, bad food, or a combination of both.
What is the difference between "to hurt" and "to ache"?
"To hurt" describes a stronger pain, often sudden, while "to ache" refers to a continuous pain.
How do you say "bruciarsi un dito" in English?
To burn one’s finger.
What is the difference between "to treat" and "to cure"?
"To treat" means to care for an illness, while "to cure" means to completely eliminate it.
What action does a doctor take to check your weight?
To weigh you.