Man with chronic lung disease struggles to breathe at home, Berks County PA
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Medical EmergencyEmergency services responded to a 64-year-old man with chronic lung disease having difficulty breathing in his apartment near Lambda Circle in South Heidelberg Township. The patient had a congested cough and was not relieved by his inhaler.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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South Heidelberg Township near Lambda Circle, Apartment A-Alpha between Exelon Drive and Theta Drive for an advanced medical call.
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Medics 6511, South Heidelberg Township, near Lambda Circle, Apartment A-Alpha, between Exelon Drive and Theta Drive for advanced medical assistance.
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Section 7 is on to you.
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All right.
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All right. All right.
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Communications for an advisory.
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First Atlantic, Chicago, one more.
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Medics-511 responding, near Lambda Circle, Apartment A.
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64-year-old male, history of chronic lung disease, currently having difficulty breathing,
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and inhaler is not providing relief.
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Patient has a very congested cough, is not able to walk, weighs 195 pounds.
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Patient is in the living room. Apartment is on the ground floor.
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The door will be unlocked.
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South Heidelberg Township, PA
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