11/16 Allergic Rhinitis

DIALOG>> I have allergic rhinitis.

I have allergic rhinitis. My nose feels so stuffy.
ex> I hate it when my nose gets stuffy.

I have it almost year-round.
* year-round: 일 년 내내
ex> You can visit the resort year-round.

Do you have medication for your symptoms?


RESPONSE>> Talk about allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis causes symptoms in your nose from breathing in something you're genetically allergic to.
ex> Spring is a horrible season if one is allergic to pollen.

Many people develop it from owning pets or having house dust mites.
* house dust mites: 집먼지 진드기

The symptoms kick in seasonally for some people.
* kick in: (증상이) 나타나다.
ex> When will the painkillers kick in?

When you have it, you may feel like you have a permanent cold.

You may have trouble sleeping or lose your taste or sense of smell.

The symptoms can get very annoying to a point where it's hard to maintain your daily life.
ex> Having to wait for somebody can get pretty annoying.

You can treat allergic rhinitis by using nasal sprays or nose drops.

These will help relieve your stuffy nose.
ex> I was so relieved to find out that she hadn't forgotten.


@ I look forward to our next date.  다음 데이트가 기대되네요.

1. I'm allergic to pollen.
2. His detective instincts kicked in.
3. The noise outside is very annoying.
4. Eating Korean food was the only way to relieve my homesickness.