Man with breathing difficulty at residence seeks help, Chapel Hill NC


A 71-year-old man at near Duchess Lane is having trouble breathing and difficulty speaking. He has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and past heart attacks. Emergency services were sent. An inhaler or nebulizer is on site but not accessible. The caller was told to find the prescribed inhaler or nebulizer.
Audio|Source: Orange County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic 2, Engine 33, near Duchess Lane, breathing problem.
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Medic 2, Engine 33, near Duchess Lane, breathing problem.
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Cross Street, Sir Richard Lane.
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Up 1, Timeout 0, 426.
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A 64 on stand at 427.
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Catch a Ninja 33 are out.
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The engine 33 are out at 428.
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Not a 2 engine 33, 71-year-old male, conscious breathing chief's difficulty as he's having difficulty speaking between breaths.
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He does have a history of CEPD.
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There is a nebulizer or inhaler on scene, but not readily available at this time.
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The caller was advised to go get the prescribed inhaler or nebulizer.
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They're requesting a silent approach does have a history of heart attacks.
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Location mentioned:
Near Duchess Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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