A: Hi, what brings you to my office today?
B: I’ve been getting really short of breath, and my coach wanted to have a doctor check me out.
A: Have you had the flu lately?
B: No, I have been pretty healthy. I just have trouble taking a really deep breath.
A: Have you ever been tested for allergies?
B: Peaches make me break out, but I don’t have any other allergies.
A: Does this happen all the time or maybe a little more in the cold weather?
B: I’ve noticed that it is worse when I am under stress, like during finals week.
A: I feel that you should see a pulmonary specialist to check for asthma.
B: I appreciate the referral, doctor.
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