Lesson 6 Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Section 2 Managing Diseases

Situation A. At the Doctor’s Office

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M :
Good morning! How can I help you today?
W :
Hi! I’ve been dealing with headaches every day for the last two weeks.
M :
I see. Could you tell me more about your headaches? How bad are they?
W :
Not too bad. The pain is manageable.
M :
I think you might have tension headaches. They can be caused by stress, poor posture, or tension in your head and neck.
W :
What should I do to prevent them?
M :
You should include relaxing activities into your daily routine, such as practicing gentle yoga. Additionally, try to take deep breaths as often as possible. If that doesn’t help, I can prescribe some medicine for you.
W :
Okay, I’ll make sure to follow your instructions and try to relax more. Thank you, Doctor.
M :
You’re welcome. Let’s schedule another appointment in a few weeks to check on your progress.
W :
Okay, thank you.