Man with breathing issues and numb legs seeks help, Monroe NC


A 46-year-old man near Charles St d is having severe breathing problems and osteoporosis pain. He cannot open the door and is having difficulty speaking. He uses a walker and reports numbness in his legs. He has a history of COPD. Emergency medical services are responding with urgency.
Audio|Source: Union County and North Carolina State Fire
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Transcript:
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The second on one. Med 1-1-1-1, you're around for breathing problems.
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Near Charles St d, Unit D.
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Crosssheets of East Houston Street, and East Hudson Street.
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You're responding for a first-board caller. It's going to be a 46-4-6-year-old male complaining of shortest breath,
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severe osteoporosis pain. And advising, he is responding normally, but he's having difficulty speaking between breaths.
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They're advising he can't open the door.
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Call he uses a walker and his legs have gone numb.
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Advice he's sitting by the door.
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He does have an history of COPD.
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You guys respond in Code 3[1], Code 3.
Police codes explained
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Code 3: Respond emergent with lights and sirens
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Location mentioned:
Near Charles St d, Monroe, NC 28112
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