Seasonal Respiration Disease

The following is a case study for a respiratory illness which in most cases probable cause is

through inhalation. An interview with a55-year-old executive assistant provides the following,

1. Question 1: What information is pertinent to your client’s case?

According to my client’s response, the most likely cause of the disease is the

occupational exposure. This is most relevant since she informs of her colleagues of how they

share illness. Also, exposure of indoor or outdoor in relation to the described environment. The

over 100 year building which also looks like her place of stay might be inclusive in the probable

causes. There might be a risk of asbestos exposure from the old buildings.

Question 2: How would you asses your client’s risk?

In the assessment of the client’s risk, it would be better to understand both the past and

the present exposure in relation to the environment. Such environments would include the

community, place of work and home. Since these places might present different environmental