Medical emergency for elderly woman with tongue swelling, Mason City IA
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Emergency responders were sent for a 78-year-old woman near South Polk Place with tongue swelling, likely an allergic reaction to medication.
Audio|Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Mason City ambulance, you're needed near South Polk Place.
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Near South Polk Place for a 78-year-old female, she is conscious and breathing.
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Caller advised that her tongue is swelling up.
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It has happened before; they think it's a normal allergic reaction to medication.
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Location mentioned:
S Polk Pl, Mason City, IA 50401
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