D=doctor P=patient
D. Hello Mrs. Jones. Please sit down. What's the reason for your visit today?
P. I have a rash on my legs and it's very itchy.
D. I'm sorry to hear that. Have you had this before?
P. No,I haven't. This is the first time. I noticed it yesterday after a hike in the woods.
D. Did you come into contact with any plants?
P. Yes. I sat on a log beside some bushes. My legs brushed up against them.
D. Hmm. You may possibly have reacted to one of the plants in the woods.
It's most likely poison ivy.
It's most likely poison ivy.
I'll send you to an allergy specialist for an allergy test in case the rash
is not related to the plants.
is not related to the plants.
P. Can you please tell me what the allergy test will be like?
D. Yes, of course. The test involves making a few scratches on your arm.
The doctor will then put a different drop of serum on each scratch. Each serum represents one type of plant. If your skin shows redness to any of the serums, that indicates an allergic reaction.
The doctor will then put a different drop of serum on each scratch. Each serum represents one type of plant. If your skin shows redness to any of the serums, that indicates an allergic reaction.
P. Is it painful? I hate pain!
D. Don't worry please. You may have a bit of discomfort, like itching, but no pain.
For now,I will give you prescriptions for antihistamine tablets and an ointment to help with the rash.
P. Thank you doctor. You've been a very helpful. Goodbye now.
D. Goodbye Mrs. Jones.
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