Man experiences breathing difficulties at sunset drive, Galax VA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders assisted a 60-year-old man near Sunset Drive who was experiencing rapid and labored breathing with low oxygen levels. The man did not have a history of chronic lung disease. His condition included wheezing and sweating, but chest pain was not confirmed.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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Cigler 840, Andrew Swahn, near Sunset Drive, breathing difficulty, sick, I'm clear, (number withheld).
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Four out.
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Four and out.
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Four and out.
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Let's take home.
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Near Sunset Drive, cross street Tenbrook Lane, 60-year-old male complaining of breathing difficulty.
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Call her drive-02 in the 80s, stated she has him laying down.
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His breathing was rapid, now slightly labored,
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did have a slight wheezing sound prior to laying down.
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Still unable to get his oxygen level up, doesn't have COPD.
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Or sweating profusely at some point.
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I'm unsure if he's having any chest pains.
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I'm also unsure if it hurts him to breathe.
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Location mentioned:
Sunset Dr, Galax, VA 24333
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