Breathe Easy: Ace the NAECB Asthma Educator Test 2025 – Be the Breath of Fresh Air!

Evaluating triggers present in the workplace is particularly important for the thirty-seven-year-old elementary school teacher with nighttime cough because occupational exposures can significantly affect asthma control. The teacher may be exposed to various allergens or irritants within the school environment, such as dust, mold, strong scents, or cleaning chemicals, which could exacerbate asthma symptoms. Assessing these triggers is essential, especially since the symptom of nighttime cough indicates that the asthma may not be fully controlled, suggesting a potential link to environmental factors, including the workplace.

In contrast, the other cases presented involve individuals where workplace triggers are less likely to be a primary concern. The two-year-old exposed to secondhand smoke in the home may have more immediate triggers related to that environment. The twenty-three-year-old construction worker, while in a potentially high-risk job, is reported to be well-controlled, indicating that he may not currently be experiencing any detrimental workplace exposure. The seventy-seven-year-old nursing home resident's condition—snoring—appears to be more related to sleep issues rather than asthma triggers, making workplace evaluation less relevant in this scenario.