The doctor sat back in his chair, stunned. "Wait...you didn't take the medication I prescribed for your breathing issues? You only took the ones for your heart?"
The old man nodded. "Yep! And they worked wonders! No more shortness of breath!"
The doctor shook his head. "Sir, I'm afraid there's been a misunderstanding. You need to start taking the other set of pills immediately."
The old man looked confused. "What? But I thought these were for my heart. Why would I need two different kinds of pills?"
The doctor explained, "One type treats your heart condition, the other helps with your breathing difficulties. They're completely separate issues."
The old man scratched his head. "Huh. Well, good thing we caught this early!"
The doctor agreed. "Yes, sir. Let's get you on the correct regimen right away."
The old man stood up and shook the doctor's hand. "Thanks, doc. I appreciate you setting me straight. I'll make sure to follow your instructions from now on."
As the old man walked out of the office, he turned back and added, "By the way, doc, what do you call those little white things that keep falling off trees?"
The doctor paused, puzzled. "Um...those are