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Elderly man treated for breathing issues near Piney RdMorganton NC

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Piney Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a location near Piney Road, Morganton, for an 85-year-old man experiencing breathing problems. The caller reported that the man was conscious and breathing, without asthma or other complications. Responders were given instructions on how to access the home.

Audio|Heard on: Burke County Public Safety
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02:10
Transcript:
00:00
Crew 176, first responders,
00:02
near Piney Road, cross street Smith Road,
00:06
Horton Forest Lane.
00:08
Breathing problems, emergency response.
01:32
You're going to be responding to an 85-year-old male, conscious and breathing.
01:36
Caller states he's having problems breathing.
01:39
He is not clammy, doesn't have asthma or other lung problems.
01:43
He is responding normally.
01:45
No difficulty speaking between breaths, not changing color.
01:48
We'll be at a brick gray house right off the road with two cars in the carport. Porch light is on.
01:57
Caller advised responders to enter through the door or carport.

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Piney Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

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