75-year-old female with COPD short of breath

Heard on: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety

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Hey Alan, this is Waterloo 334 coming to you with a conscious, alert, oriented 75-year-old female called out today for shortness of breath, accompanied by weakness on physical exertion.

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Patient's been dealing with this for about a week now.

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Does have history of COPD.

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Lung sounds are clear bilaterally.

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Patient did use her inhaler.

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Some point yesterday, but is out now.

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Patient stated she was trying to shower when she started to feel like she was weak.

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Current set of vitals I have for you: blood pressure of 150 over 72,

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heart rate of 70-70, respirations of 17 non-labored, and an SpO2 of 100% on room air.

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We're coming to you with traffic.

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We'll be there in about 45 minutes.

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Do you request anything further?

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Nothing further, room air.

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10-4, thank you.

2026-09-14 01:22 UTC

Medical Emergency

Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703

75-year-old female with COPD short of breath

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As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS crews report transporting a conscious, alert 75-year-old woman with shortness of breath and weakness after exertion, with a reported history of COPD, to a hospital in Waterloo.

75-year-old female with COPD short of breath

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