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Hay Fever Consultation at a Pharmacy
Pharmacist (speaking English) and Client (speaking Italian) talk through “Hay Fever Consultation at a Pharmacy”. You interpret both ways — English into Italian, and Italian into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Good afternoon, thanks for coming in today—could you tell me exactly what hay fever symptoms you've been experiencing over the past couple of weeks?
Da circa due settimane starnutisco continuamente, ho gli occhi che pizzicano e il naso chiuso, soprattutto quando esco vicino al parco di Chatswood.
I'd recommend a non-drowsy antihistamine such as Claratyne, which is available here at Chemist Warehouse without needing a prescription from your doctor.
Va bene, ma devo prenderlo una volta al giorno o più volte durante la giornata?
Take one tablet daily with a full glass of water, and you can safely continue this treatment for up to ten consecutive days if needed.
Capisco. Potrebbe causare sonnolenza? Perché guido tutti i giorni per andare al lavoro e non voglio rischiare.
This particular antihistamine rarely causes drowsiness, but if you do feel sleepy afterwards, please avoid driving and try taking it in the evening instead.
Perfetto, allora lo prenderò di sera prima di dormire, così non dovrei avere problemi a guidare al mattino presto.
Are you currently taking any other medications regularly, such as blood pressure tablets or antidepressants, that could possibly interact with this antihistamine?
No, non prendo nessun altro farmaco regolarmente, solo qualche paracetamolo occasionale quando ho mal di testa.
If your symptoms haven't noticeably improved within about two weeks, please make an appointment to see your regular GP for further assessment.
Va bene, grazie mille. Se non miglioro entro due settimane, prenoterò senz'altro un appuntamento dal mio medico di famiglia.
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