Case History. Discusses and outlines the life of Josefino Esguerra. Josefino's father suffers from asthma and pulmonary tuberculosis. He works as a carpenter and his medical condition is getting progressively worse. It also outlines the current situation of his siblings and his mother who stays home to look after the family. They are currently living in a one room shack made of leaves. Josefino is in the 2nd grade.