Medical response to elderly man with persistent cough, Temple PA
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Emergency medical services responded to an 81-year-old man near Hartman Avenue experiencing persistent coughing and congestion for two weeks. The patient is short of breath and having coughing fits but can walk and has no other complaints.
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Mailwood Township, near Hartman Avenue between 8th Avenue and Lamont Avenue. Location is around there.
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Responding to 7303 Hartman Avenue for an 81 year old male with persistent cough and congestion. Patient is short of breath and having coughing fits. Condition ongoing for two weeks. Patient able to walk and has no other complaints. Medication not indicated. Requesting paramedics.
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Hartman Ave, Temple, PA 19560
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