Break out - To suddenly develop a rash or skin condition. "My skin broke out in hives after eating shellfish.", Clear up - For an illness, infection, or skin condition to disappear. "The antibiotic cream cleared up the acne on my face.", Come down with - To catch or contract an illness. "I think I'm coming down with the flu - I have a sore throat and fever.", Fight off - To struggle to resist or recover from an illness. "I've been trying to fight off this cold for days.", Get over - To recover from an illness. "It took me a while to get over the stomach bug I had last week.", Pass out - To contract an illness, often from another person. "I picked up a nasty cough from my coworker.", Pull through - To recover successfully from a serious illness or injury. "The doctors are hopeful that he will pull through after the surgery.", Shake off - To recover from a minor illness. "I'm hoping I can shake off this cold in a few days.", Throw up - To vomit. "I threw up all night after getting food poisoning.", Wear out - To become extremely tired or exhausted. "I was so worn out after my chemotherapy treatment.", Work out - To exercise or engage in physical activity. "My doctor recommended I work out regularly to lose weight., Pick up - To contract an illness, often from another person. "I picked up a nasty cough from my coworker.", Come to - To regain consciousness after fainting or passing out. "When I came to, I was lying on the floor.", Hold down - To keep food in the stomach and avoid vomiting. "I'm finally able to hold down some soup after being sick., Stuff up - For the nose to become blocked, often due to a cold. "My nose is really stuffed up from this cold.",

Medical Phrasal Verbs

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