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79-year-old man struggles breathing at home, Riddle OR

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Near Canyonville-Riddle Rd, Riddle, OR 97469

A 79-year-old man with lung problems caused by asbestos is having trouble breathing at his home near Canyonville Riddle Road. He is using oxygen and became upset when family tried to help him lie down. He wants to be taken to the hospital and is expected to cooperate with responders.

Audio|Source: Douglas County Fire Dispatch
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Pre-Wat Medical 8-510, Canyonville Riddle Road, Riddle.
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6875 responding near Canyonville Riddle Road, 79-year-old male.
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He has asbestos in his lungs, he's having some difficulty breathing.
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They have him on oxygen.
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He was getting combative with family because they were trying to get him to lie down.
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They believe he'll be cooperative with you because he does want to be transported.

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Near Canyonville-Riddle Rd, Riddle, OR 97469

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