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Clogged Ear Consultation at a Wollongong Health Centre
Practice Nurse (speaking English) and 客户 (speaking German) talk through “Clogged Ear Consultation at a Wollongong Health Centre”. You interpret both ways — English into German, and German into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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What's been going on with your ear lately? Can you tell me exactly when the blockage started and whether there's any pain involved?
Seit drei Tagen fühlt sich mein rechtes Ohr verstopft an, das Hören ist gedämpft, aber ich habe keine Schmerzen, nur ein leichtes Jucken.
That sounds like earwax buildup causing the blockage. I'd recommend using olive oil drops twice daily for about five days before we attempt irrigation.
Verstehe. Muss ich das Schwimmen währenddessen ganz vermeiden, oder ist es kein Problem, wenn ich weiter ins Schwimmbad gehe?
Yes, please avoid swimming completely until the wax has softened and cleared, otherwise trapped water can encourage bacteria and lead to an infection.
Gut, das werde ich beachten. Wenn die fünf Tage vorbei sind, muss ich vorher einen Termin vereinbaren, oder kann ich einfach vorbeikommen?
Yes, you'll definitely need to book an appointment for the irrigation; please call reception on Thursday afternoon to arrange a suitable time.
Danke. Wird das von Medicare übernommen, oder muss ich etwas dafür bezahlen?
This clinic bulk-bills the irrigation under Medicare, so there's no out-of-pocket cost; Priceline Pharmacy's audiologist service isn't covered and charges a private fee.
Und wenn das Ohr danach immer noch verstopft ist, was soll ich dann tun?
If it's still blocked afterwards, please come back Friday morning so we can check again and refer you to a GP if needed.
Alles klar, vielen Dank für die ausführliche Erklärung, ich werde die Tropfen ab heute Abend verwenden und mich bis Donnerstag melden.
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