Feeling sick in any sort of way right now can be scary. And as allergy season settles (устанавливается) upon us, with blooming (цветущие) trees and pollen filling the air, many of us are waking up with sore throats, stuffy noses, and the same question: It’s probably just allergies … right?
Read more in English in New York magazine.
After reading the article answer the following questions to check your comprehension.
1. How to distinguish seasonal allergies from something more serious — the flu, a cold, the novel (новый, ранее не известный) coronavirus?
A. I wake up with a sore throat, stuffy nose and red eyes.
B. I had started taking allergy medications proactively, before the allergy season began. But they are not working.
C. I have a history of seasonal allergies, they’re not new to me — so the difference will be clear. No need to worry.
2. Which is the clearest sign of an allergy?
A. Itchiness (зуд кожи).
B. Stuffy nose.
C. Fatigue (утомление, недомогание).
3. What is more likely to be an indication of the novel coronavirus?
A. A very congested (заложенный) nose.
B. When you have trouble sleeping, wake up in the morning, and still feel tired.
C. Profound fatigue (сильная слабость, недомогание).
4. When do I have to call a doctor immediately?
A.When I complain about fatigue.
B. I have a fever, body aches, sudden loss of smell and taste, coughing.
C. If seasonal symptoms are not disappearing for a long time.
