Elderly woman has asthma attack at home, Reading PA
Medical EmergencyRadio report of an 84-year-old woman near Scotland Dr experiencing an asthma attack and trouble breathing. Her inhaler and a breathing treatment did not help. The condition has persisted about a week and a half. Responders noted her weight and a high blood pressure reading and were asked to respond quickly. State police were on scene requesting assistance.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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Exeter Township, near Scotland Dr, Lincoln Drive and Linery Avenue, advanced life support medical. Medic responding from West Reading station. Exeter Township near Scotland Dr between Mulligan Drive and Linery Avenue. 84-year-old female having an asthma attack with difficulty breathing. Inhaler did not provide relief. A breathing treatment was given without improvement. Symptoms have been ongoing for about a week and a half. Unknown if the patient is able to walk. Patient weighs about 160 pounds. Blood pressure 176 over 104. State police on location requested a quick response.
Exeter Township, near Scotland Dr, Lincoln Drive and Linery Avenue, advanced life support medical. Medic responding from West Reading station. Exeter Township near Scotland Dr between Mulligan Drive and Linery Avenue. 84-year-old female having an asthma attack with difficulty breathing. Inhaler did not provide relief. A breathing treatment was given without improvement. Symptoms have been ongoing for about a week and a half. Unknown if the patient is able to walk. Patient weighs about 160 pounds. Blood pressure 176 over 104. State police on location requested a quick response.
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Near Scotland Dr, Reading, PA 19606
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