Understanding Health Symptoms and Medical Communication

Common Medical Conditions

Asthma

Children with asthma cough and wheeze when they breathe out. They become very short of breath when an attack occurs.

A Cold

Sometimes a child has a cough and a fever with a cold. A bad cough can make a child vomit.

Croup

Children under three years old sometimes experience croup. They have a sore throat and they wheeze when they breathe in. When they cough, it often sounds like a dog barking.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia symptoms include a temperature over 102ºF (39ºC), rapid breathing, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, and occasionally coughing up blood.

Essential Medical Terminology

• Central Nervous System
• Coma
• Abnormalities
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Blood Pressure
• Dangerous Conditions
• Gastrointestinal System
• Intestines
• Abdominal

Tongue Diagnosis: Health Indicators

Tongue Color

Circulatory issues are associated with a white tongue. Yellow indicates a disordered liver and gallbladder. Blue or purple suggests a disorder in the digestive system. Purple on the underside shows the immune system is not working effectively. A dark red tongue can be a sign of inflammation or ulcers in the body.

Tongue Movement

The flexibility of the tongue shows the general condition of the digestive system.

Tongue Width

A wide tongue is good, for it shows a physical and psychological balance. A narrow tongue indicates sharp thinking.

Tongue Tip

A rounded tip shows a state of good physical and mental health. People whose tongues have a pointed tip have aggressive personalities.

Common Medical Questions

1. Who prescribed you that medication?
2. Can you move your fingers?
3. Has he been like this for a long time?
4. Is the swelling going down?
5. You won’t try to move, will you?
6. How long have you been waiting for your appointment?
7. The pain is in your arm, isn't it?
8. Could you tell me where it hurts?

Formulating Medical Sentences

1. How may I help you?
2. Are you sure?
3. Do you need a box of 600mg or 1g?
4. How long do you need to take this?
5. What are your symptoms?
6. When did you order this?
7. Why do you need it?

Medical Instructions and Advice

1. Take your medication three times a day with food.
2. Do I have to bandage the wound?
3. Shall I take his pulse?
4. Don't remove burnt clothing.
5. Make sure the patient is comfortable.