Man 75 suffers breathing difficulty due to COPD, Monroe NC


Emergency services responded to a 75-year-old man near South Johnson Street experiencing difficulty breathing related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The man was conscious and alert but unable to use his inhaler.
Audio|Source: Union County and North Carolina State Fire
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Transcript:
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Rescue 1, Breathing Problems near South Johnson St, Cross St, Sycamore St and Lancaster Ave, operate on GULS.
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Rescue 1, Breathing Problems, near South Johnson St, Cross St, Sycamore St and Lancaster Ave, operate on Gulls.
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Seacom Engine 211.
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211.
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211. Mark 211 in service and quarters.
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Mark Resky 21 and routine traffic, please.
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Mid-108 Rescue 1, you're responding to a Code 3[1] breathing problem near South Johnson St, near Sycamore St and Lancaster Ave.
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For a 75-year-old male who can't catch his breath,
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he is conscious alert, no difficulty speaking between breaths at this time, he does suffer from COPD, has not been able to use his inhaler, code three response.
Police codes explained
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Code 3: Respond emergent with lights and sirens
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Location mentioned:
Near S Johnson St, Monroe, NC 28112
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