Child with breathing difficulty treated near Ridge street, Taylorville IL
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency responders treated a 6-year-old boy near West Ridge Street who was experiencing breathing difficulties. He has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and uses home oxygen. The child was conscious on arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Christian County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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near West Ridge Street
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Taylorville Fire.
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John Zingield.
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He responding for a 6-year-old male difficulty breathing.
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He does have a history of COPD and is on home oxygen.
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He is conscious.
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Location mentioned:
Ridge, Taylorville, IL 62568
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