Teenager with asthma struggles to breathe after football tackle, Coudersport PA
Medical EmergencyA 16-year-old male was having severe breathing difficulty after being tackled while playing football near Southeast Street in Coudersport. He has asthma but did not have his inhaler or nebulizer with him. Emergency services were called to assist.
Audio|Source: Potter and McKean County Fire and EMS
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Emuels 4916 responding in Coudersport near Southeast Street.
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Difficulty breathing, Med 6, 1554.
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The ambulance 4916.
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Responding for a 16-year-old male.
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Caller stated they were playing football in the backyard.
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The male was tackled and started having some difficulty breathing, could not move or sit himself up.
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Once responding normally, did have some difficulty speaking between breaths.
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Was informed that he has asthma, does not have his prescribed inhaler or nebulizer with him.
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They would be in the backyard and somebody would flag you guys down.
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Thank you. Correction Medics.
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Location mentioned:
S East St, Coudersport, PA 16915
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