Elderly woman suffers severe breathing issues at Cedar Crest, Fort Madison IA


An 84-year-old woman at Cedar Crest Apartments is experiencing severe breathing difficulties due to COPD. She also feels nauseous and shaky. Emergency responders are being dispatched, and someone is helping her with breathing exercises on the phone.
Audio|Source: Lee County Public Safety
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for Fort Medicine Rescue. Adam 104, Fort Medicine Rescue, you're needed at 1123-48th Street. Cedarcrest Apartments, 1123-48 Street, apartment 4. For an 84-year-old female with extreme COPD, she is nauseous and shaky. Partners still on the line gathering further. Cedar Crest Apartments, 1123, 48th Street, apartment 4. Time of page 752.
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Copy Adam and one of four in Route 753. Mecom, 94-54, be in route. So, healthy breathing. Copy 94-54 in Route 753. She is having shortness and breath partner on the line working with her through breathing exercises at this time. She is able to talk.
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Cedar Crest, Fort Madison, IA 52627
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