11/17 Pinkeye (Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis)

DIALOG>> I got Pinkeye.

I got Pinkeye. It's so itchy!

I caught it from my co-worker.

Do you have eye drops to relieve the itchiness?


RESPONSE>> Talk about what Pinkeye is and what its symptoms are.

Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as Pinkeye is a very uncomfortable and contagious eye disease.
* contagious: 전염성이 강한
ex> I find that laughter is contagious.

It is usually caused by bacterial infection.
* What can you do to treat a bacterial infection?

When the eyes get infected, it will turn red and feel itchy.
ex> These mosquito bites are so itchy I can't go to sleep.

eye drops can help ease the itchiness or irritation.

Along with the itchiness, the eyes can also get teary, swollen, or sensitive.
* teary: 눈물이 나는
* swell: 붓다
ex> My face got swollen after crying all day.

If you have Pinkeye you should clean your eyes regularly and prevent passing it on to others.
* pass on to others: 다른 사람들에게 옮기다.
ex> Can you pass this letter on to him?

The symptoms last about one to two weeks.
ex> A cold typically lasts a few days.


@ I'll look into it.  한번 검토해 볼께요.

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