Narrator:David is an obedient child, smart, loving and other good qualities he has.

While he was washing

the dishes David felt chest in pain, weakness, stomach ache and shortness of breath that's That's why he
told his mother what he was feeling.

David:Mom sometimes I feels chest in pain, weakness, stomach ache and sometimes I feel shortness of
breath.

Ericka:Kailan mo ito nararamdaman?

David: I think last week mom

Ericka:And bakit ngayon mo lang sinabi sa akin?

David:I thought what I was feeling was normal

Ericka:Dapat sinasabi mo yung mga nararamdaman mo sa akin

David: I'm sorry mom

Ericka: That's fine but next time dapat sabihin mo yung mga nararamdaman mo sa akin okay?

David:I promise mom

Ericka:Bukas pupunta tayo sa hospital upang magpacheck para malaman natin kung bakit ganyan ang
nararamdaman mo

David:Yes Ma'am

Narrator:The next day they went to the hospital to find out why David felt that way.They waited and
after a few minutes their name was called*

Jeleca:Miss Makasibang you are next.

Narrator:*They thanked the nurse and went to the examination room as they open the door and walk
towards the chair and the mother greet the doctor.

David: Good morning doc

Steven: Good morning Ms Makasibang what shall I serve you?

Ericka:My son felt chest in pain, weakness, stomach ache and sometimes he feel shortness of breath.

Steven:When does he feel this?

Ericka:Last week Doc and he just told me this yesterday.

Steven:Dapat sinasabi mo yung mga nararamdaman mo sa mama para hindi siya magalala

David:Oh I thought it was normal

Steven: Kailangan na natin siyang suriin ngayon ma'am para malaman natin kung anong klaseng sakit
ang maroon siya.

NARRATOR:The doctor started examine him now.The doctor observes the chest to determine if the
breathing rate and movements are normal. Using a stethoscope, The doctor listens to the breath sounds
to determine whether airflow is normal or obstructed, whether the lungs contain fluid, or whether there
are any abnormal lung sounds.After an hour the doctor finally done.

Steven:Based on the exam Ms Makasibang your son have a coronary heart disease where the arteries of
the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart.

Ericka:I take good care of my son/daughter but why she/he get this disease

Steven::Batay sa pagsusuri ma'am ang iyong anak ay exposed sa secondhand smoke ay pwede g
nakakasagabal sa normal na paggana ng puso, dugo, at vascular system sa mga paraan na nagpapataas
ng panganib na magkaroon ng atake sa puso. May naninigarilyo ba sa iyong bahay?

Ericka:Palagi niyang kasama ang pinsan niya

*The doctor nodded*

Ericka:Is there a cure for that disease?

Steven: I'm sorry ma'am but Coronary heart disease cannot be cured but treatment can help manage
the symptoms and reduce the chances of problems such as heart attacks. Treatment can include:
lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and he/she should stay away from first hand smoker.

Ericka: Thank you doc

Ericka: You need to bring him every month ma'am so we can monitor him

*His mother always bring him every month in the hospital.Months later David's disease worsened and
his disease became stage 3 in this stage David felt shortness of breath, fluid in the lower extremities,
chest pain, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, fatigue and his hair is also gradually falling out.David is
gradually giving up because of the pain he feels.

Ericka:Are you okay anak?Are you hungry?Are you thirsty? *His mother asked worriedly*

David:Stop mom I'm not hungry! I'm not thirsty!I'm so tired now I want to rest.....

Ericka: Don't say that!You will get better and fulfill your dreams.

David:Mom I'm tired,I want to rest now,Can I?

Narrator:His mother just nodded even though she was in pain.As the days passed, David gradually
weakened and by the afternoon he had lost his life and his mother suffers from his loss.
1_______:Strategies to prevent heart disease

2________:Don't smoke or drink alcohol. ...

3________:Get moving: Aim for at least 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily. ...

4_________:Eat a heart-healthy diet. ...

5________:Maintain a healthy weight. ...

6________:Get quality sleep. ...

8________:Manage stress. ...

9_________:Get regular health screening tests. ...

10_________:Take steps to prevent infections.

The End

By: Shaira Mae Kitoyan