69-year-old male treated for breathing difficulty at hospital

2/6/2026 01:15 PM

Medical Emergency

Inova Hospital at Lansdowne, Lansdowne, VA 20176

Medic responded to a 69-year-old male patient at Inova Hospital at Lansdowne with difficulty breathing. The patient has a history of COPD and a long-term smoking habit. Symptoms began five days ago with difficulty breathing since the previous night. Initial blood pressure reading was low but later corrected. Patient was alert, oriented, and breathing normally upon assessment.