Vocabulary
Nebuliser (雾化器): A device that turns liquid medicine into a mist that you can breathe in.
Asthma Inhaler (哮喘吸入器): A small device that helps you breathe by delivering medicine directly to your lungs.
Chamber (腔室): The part of the nebuliser where the liquid medicine is placed.
Nebule (小瓶): A small container that holds the liquid medicine for the nebuliser.
Mask (面罩): A face covering that fits over your nose and mouth to deliver the mist.
Tubing (管道): A flexible pipe that connects the nebuliser to the mask.
Elastic Straps (弹性带): Stretchy bands that hold the mask securely on your face.
Mist (雾): A fine spray of liquid.
Breathe In (吸入): To take air or mist into your lungs.
Every 4 Hours (每4小时): A time interval for repeating an action.
Listening
Reading & Speaking
Nurse: You need to use a nebuliser while you are in hospital.
Patient: Oh.
Nurse: Have you ever used one?
Patient: No, but I use an asthma inhaler.
Nurse: You'll use the nebuliser in hospital. You can continue using the inhaler when you go home.
Patient: I see. How do I use the nebuliser?
Nurse: First, empty the liquid from the plastic nebule into the chamber of the nebuliser mask.
Patient: Right. In here?
Nurse: That's right. Now, screw the chamber and the lid together.
Patient: All right.
Nurse: I'll attach the tubing to the bottom of the mask now.
Patient: I see.
Nurse:Put on the mask now.
Patient: OK.
Nurse:Tighten the elastic straps so the mask fits snugly.
Nurse: OK.
Nurse: I'll turn on the machine now. The liquid will turn into a fine mist in a minute.
Patient: Um, OK.
Nurse:You need to breathe in the mist until it finishes.
Patient: OK, it's finished now.
Nurse: You should use the nebuliser every 4 hours.
Patient: Sure. All right.
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A comparison of British English and American English regarding the parts of a nebuliser:
