Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes: What to know about allergy relief
Listen to Course
0:00
0:00
Recommended Courses
Learner Reviews
Write a review
EN: Use 'Do you + base verb' to ask about present habits or routine actions.
Do you drink coffee every morning?
EN: When someone sneezes in English-speaking cultures, it is common courtesy for people nearby to say 'Bless you' or 'God bless you'.
EN: Use 'Do you have + [symptom]' to ask someone about physical discomfort or health symptoms.
Do you have a headache or a fever?
EN: Use 'These are' when pointing out or referring to more than one thing that is close to you or was just mentioned.
These are my new classmates.
EN: We use the pattern 'call + A + B' to name something or give it a title. Here, A is the object and B is the name you give it.
People call this city the Big Apple.
EN: The term 'hay fever' is commonly used by the general public, but the medical name is 'allergic rhinitis'. Interestingly, it is not caused by hay and does not usually cause a fever!
EN: Use 'make it + adjective + to + verb' to express that something causes an action to be easy, hard, or impossible. 'It' acts as a dummy object that refers to the action coming after 'to'.
Loud noise can make it hard to study.
EN: You can use 'think + [clause]' to express an opinion or belief. The word 'that' can be left out between 'think' and the clause.
Many students think English is easy.
EN: 'Hay fever' is a common informal term for allergic rhinitis, especially in Western countries where seasonal pollen causes many people to sneeze.
EN: You can connect two sentences using 'believe (that) ...' to express what someone thinks or feels is true. The word 'that' can be left out.
I believe you can do it.
EN: We use 'says' followed by a clause (a full sentence) to report what someone thinks or states.
He says English is easy to learn.
EN: Use 'is a' to describe someone's job or profession.
He is a heart specialist.
EN: In English, medical specialists are often named by the body parts they treat (e.g., 'nose and throat specialist'). In formal medical terms, this is an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist or otolaryngologist.
EN: We use 'can be + past participle' (passive voice) to show that something is possible to do.
This problem can be solved easily.
EN: Use 'be different from' to show that two people, things, or ideas are not the same.
Dogs are different from cats.
EN: Use 'come from' to explain the cause, origin, or source of something.
Most happiness comes from spending time with family.
EN: Use 'may + base verb' to say that something is possible now or in the future.
You may feel tired after a long walk.
EN: The verb 'last' means to continue for a period of time. You can put a time duration directly after 'last'.
The movie lasts two hours.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause with a result. It means 'therefore' or 'for this reason'.
It is raining outside, so I will take an umbrella.
EN: Use 'react to + something' to show how your body or mind responds to something.
Some people react to milk and feel sick.
EN: Use 'This is what...' to point out the thing that causes a specific result.
This is what makes me happy.
EN: We use 'plural noun + are' to talk about facts or general truths when referring to more than one thing.
Dogs are friendly animals.
EN: Singapore has a warm and humid tropical climate all year round, which creates an ideal environment for dust mites to thrive, making them a leading trigger for allergies in the country.
EN: Use 'that' or 'which' to give more information about a thing or animal.
Cats are animals that like to sleep a lot.
EN: Use 'If... you should...' to give advice when a certain condition happens.
If you feel tired, you should go to bed early.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
An allergic response causing inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.
A condition where mucus flows out from the nose.
A common name for allergic rhinitis, especially caused by pollen or dust.
A tiny insect-like creature that lives in house dust and causes allergies.