Doctor: Hi, how do you feel today?
Patient: Not so good. I’ve got a terrible sore throat.
Doctor: Oh, let me see how bad it is, please open your mouth wide. Well, it’s pretty red and swollen in there.
Patient: I’ve also got a temperature too.
Doctor: Ok, let’s check. Yes, it’s a bit high. Do you have anything for it at home?
Patient: Yes, I do and I have taken a couple of them, but they didn’t seem to help.
Doctor: Then, I’ll give you something stronger. Take this prescription to the pharmacy. You also need something for your throat. Take one every four hours. You need to take rest for a couple of days, no hard work, and try drinking a lot of water.
Patient: Ok, I’ll do that. Thank you.
Doctor: If you don’t feel better in a few days, come back to see me.
Patient: Alright, is it the flu I’m having?
Doctor: I believe so. Many people are having it now. Ok, take care.