Elderly man with lung disease has shortness of breath, St Paul MN


A caller reports a 72-year-old man at home with chronic lung disease who is having worsening shortness of breath. He is conscious and breathing, but oxygen and his inhaler are not helping. An ambulance is on the way.
Audio|Source: Washington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
(name withheld). Ambulance en route to 2045 Christensen Avenue, apartment 140. Cross streets Westview and Mendota. 72-year-old male, home alone, conscious and breathing, experiencing shortness of breath and on oxygen that is not helping. Diagnosed with chronic lung disease and has used his inhaler at 6:30.
(name withheld). Ambulance en route to 2045 Christensen Avenue, apartment 140. Cross streets Westview and Mendota. 72-year-old male, home alone, conscious and breathing, experiencing shortness of breath and on oxygen that is not helping. Diagnosed with chronic lung disease and has used his inhaler at 6:30.
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Near Christensen Ave, St Paul, MN 55118
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