It's Not That Bad
In English, another way to express that someone has a fever is to say that they have __________; ideally, it's right around 98.6º F.
a temperature
Hitting on the back works well for babies, but for adults, using the Heimlich Maneuver is most effective when someone is __________ on a piece of food.
choking
_____ _____ is a symptom of Covid. It's also a symptom of a cold, a flu, or just smoking too much.
Sore throat
To faint
pass out
If you get a __________ , you may experience peeling of the skin. In case you do, use aloe vera to cool and help to heal the skin.
sunburn
Joint injuries, such as a _____ _____ may not mean a broken or dislocated bone, but it sure may make it hard to walk.
sprained ankle
When you first wake up, you may feel __________ if you get up too fast. You'll know if you sit up and the room starts spinning around you.
dizzy
throw up
Gesundheit! Whenever you __________, you should fold your arm over your mouth and do so into your sleeve.
sneeze
If you're __________, your heart is still beating and you're still breathing even though you're unresponsive, like when you faint, for example.
unconscious
Although it was nominated as the most beautiful word in the English language by non-English speakers, the very idea of __________ juxtaposes that beauty, and your stomach will agree, it's quite ugly!
diarrhea
to get better or to recover is to _____ _____ something
get over
__________ is usually a symptom of an allergic reaction and causes red, irritated skin that itches.
You may have a shot in the medical field if you know that BP is short for _____ _____ and that it should be around 120 (systolic) over 80(diastolic).
blood pressure
__________ are often caused by constant rubbing of the skin which is then damaged by friction or heat, such as the ones you get on your feet when you wear shoes that are too small.
blisters
to become conscious again
come around (come to)
Spew, hurl, barf, blow chunks and Ralph are all slang for __________, usually a sign that someone is really really sick.
vomit
A serious __________ reaction from something like bee stings or eating peanuts or shellfish requires a shot of epinephrine and some immediate medical attention.
allergic
Also known as syncope, __________ is a brief loss of consciousness caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. It may also be caused by getting a kiss from your celebrity crush.
fainting
To put your body in a horizontal position - this is also what you might want to do after a long day at school or work.
lie down