Having the Man Flu

Question 1

Sniffles

Answer 1

The sniffles are an informal way of saying cold or flu.

It’s just a case of sniffles.
What’s the best cure for sniffles?
Well, stay in bed & sweat it out!

Question 2

Mucus

Answer 2

A runny nose is when liquid mucus keeps leaking from our nose, usually when we are sick.

Just make sure you have lots of tissues to deal with your runny nose.

Question 3

Soldier on

Answer 3

To soldier on means to continue despite difficulty.

I’m about to collapse now.
I’m afraid you’ll have to soldier on till the end of programme.

Question 4

Man Flu

Answer 4

Man flu is the tendency that many people believe men have to complain about a minor illness. Such as a cold or flu, & act as if they were suffering from sth a lot more serious.

I think I’m coming down with sth serious.
The threat of man flu is real.

Question 5

Whining == Bemoan

Answer 5

Whining is when someone complains repeatedly & often in an annoying way about sth.

There could be a difference between men & women when it comes to respiratory.
Respiratory meaning related to breathing.

Question 6

Symptoms

Answer 6

Symptoms are the feeling of illness caused by a disease.

Men experience worse, longer lasting symptoms.
It seems that the higher the testosterone levels, the lower the immune response to these types of infection, Whereas the higher the oestrogen level, the stronger the immune response.
Testosterone & oestrogen are hormones that exist in both male & female.
Testosterone is higher in males & oestrogen is higher in females.
She admits that these results are suggestive & are not definitive.
A headache, aching muscles, & fever are symptoms of flu.