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How to ask about allergies and medications in Chinese

Crucial Emergency Phrases for Medical Dialogues in Chinese: How to ask about allergies and medications in Chinese
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To ask about allergies and medications in Chinese, here are some key phrases and vocabulary:

Asking About Allergies

  • “Do you have any allergies?” — 您有过敏史吗? (Nín yǒu guòmǐn shǐ ma?)
  • “Are you allergic to anything?” — 你对什么过敏吗? (Nǐ duì shénme guòmǐn ma?)
  • “I am allergic to [allergen].” — 我对[过敏原]过敏 (Wǒ duì [guòmǐnyuán] guòmǐn)
    • For example, “I am allergic to pollen” — 我对花粉过敏 (Wǒ duì huāfěn guòmǐn)
    • “I have a skin allergy” — 我有皮肤过敏 (Wǒ yǒu pífū guòmǐn)

Asking About Medication

  • “I need allergy medication.” — 我需要过敏药 (Wǒ xūyào guòmǐnyào)
  • “Do you have any food/medicine that doesn’t contain [allergen]?” — 请问有没有不含[过敏原]的食物/药品? (Qǐngwèn yǒu méiyǒu bù hán [guòmǐnyuán] de shíwù/yàopǐn?)
  • “Are you taking any medications?” — 你在吃药吗? (Nǐ zài chī yào ma?)

Useful Vocabulary

  • Allergy: 过敏 (guòmǐn)
  • Allergen: 过敏原 (guòmǐnyuán)
  • Allergy medication: 过敏药 (guòmǐnyào)

These phrases will help communicate about allergies and required medications effectively in Chinese. For more accurate pronunciation, listening to native speakers or language resources is advised.

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