Allergic reaction causes tongue swelling and discoloration, Portland OR


A 65-year-old woman at an assisted living facility experienced an allergic reaction with tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing, and tongue discoloration. The cause of the reaction is currently unknown.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Engine 53 and AMR 113.
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Respond to allergic reaction.
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At near SW Hemlock St.
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Unit 232. Cross streets are Southwest 82nd Avenue and Southwest Hall Boulevard.
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Engine 5-3, Amar 1-13.
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You're responding to Adam Air Park Place off of Hemlock and Hall.
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It's going to be room 232.
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This is for a 65-year-old female.
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She's having tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing.
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It leaves her tongue also turning black.
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She does have a history of reactions.
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It's unknown in what she's possibly reacting to now.
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Location mentioned:
Near SW Hemlock St, Portland, OR 97223
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