Beginning
Tell me what's going on and since when: I've had a sore throat for three days.
Everyday life
Vocabulary is not enough: you need order and precise information.
Tell me what's going on and since when: I've had a sore throat for three days.
Describe the frequency, intensity, and situations in which the symptom changes.
Ask about dosage, contraindications and when to re-contact.
In an urgent situation, the priority is professional help, not language training.