Using a Nebuliser

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  1. Vocabulary


  2. Nebuliser (雾化器): A device that turns liquid medicine into a mist that you can breathe in.

  3. Asthma Inhaler (哮喘吸入器): A small device that helps you breathe by delivering medicine directly to your lungs.

  4. Chamber (腔室): The part of the nebuliser where the liquid medicine is placed.

  5. Nebule (小瓶): A small container that holds the liquid medicine for the nebuliser.

  6. Mask (面罩): A face covering that fits over your nose and mouth to deliver the mist.

  7. Tubing (管道): A flexible pipe that connects the nebuliser to the mask.

  8. Elastic Straps (弹性带): Stretchy bands that hold the mask securely on your face.

  9. Mist (雾): A fine spray of liquid.

  10. Breathe In (吸入): To take air or mist into your lungs.

  11. 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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