Man with breathing trouble at senior housing, Gainesville FL
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According to the dispatch call, a 74-year-old man at Deer Creek Senior Housing experienced breathing difficulties and could not find his inhaler. He has a history of COPD and was conscious and breathing when help arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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1535 engine 7 shares find a respiratory distress near Northwest 55 Boulevard and Deer Creek Senior Housing Room No.
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503. Patient is a 74-year-old male, conscious and breathing, is why they have trouble breathing.
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He is responding normally.
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Because he does have a history of COPD and is unable to find his inhaler.
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2231.
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Location mentioned:
NW 55th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
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