Man aged 73 has worsening breathing trouble after a fall, Capon Bridge WV
Medical EmergencyA 73-year-old man near Pawpaw Mountain Road is experiencing worsening difficulty breathing that began about two hours ago. It may be related to a fall from a sycamore tree. He has rapid, labored, and noisy breathing but can speak full sentences. No recent hospitalizations or chronic lung diseases were reported.
Audio|Source: Hampshire County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Company 10, ALS 101, near Pawpaw Mountain Road for shortness of rest.
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7010 ALS 101, your first alert, 21,
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29.
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1.08 responding, 2130. 3.
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Tech 3, please.
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1.01, Hampshire, census.
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108, the medic unit and I'll remain available for calls.
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101, okay. 2130.
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Sure, 108.
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Go ahead. Go ahead.
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You are responding to near Pawpaw Mountain Road, 73-year-old male, difficulty breathing,
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started about two hours ago but getting worse.
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They believe it possibly could be caused by falling from the sycamore tree.
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He's not been hospitalized recently, does not have asthma, asthma, emphysema, or COPD.
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No difficulty swallowing, no chest pains.
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His breathing is rapid, labored, and noisy.
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He does say it is hard for him to breathe, no profuse sweating.
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He can speak in a full sentence.
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Must set up to breathe.
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No further.
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Temperature is 101 on this call.
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Location mentioned:
Near Paw Paw Mountain Rd, Capon Bridge, WV 26711
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