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A schoolboy who died after having an asthma attack could have 'possibly' survived if he had received medical attention sooner, an inquest heard.

direct to your inboxA schoolboy who died after having an asthma attack could have 'possibly' survived if he had received medical attention sooner, an inquest heard.Martin Sullivan, 15, died at Tameside General Hospital after becoming breathless in November 2019.  The 'talented and bright' youngster, from Ashton-Under-Lyne, had been to hospital twice after suffering asthma attacks in 2015 and 2016.

direct to your inboxThe heartbroken dad of a teenager who died after suffering an asthma attack believe his son's life might have been saved had an ambulance been sent to help sooner, an inquest heard. Martin Sullivan, 15, died at Tameside General after becoming breathless in November 2019.  An inquest into his death was reopened at Stockport Coroner’s Court on Monday.Martin, from Ashton-Under-Lyne, had been to hospital twice after suffering asthma attacks in 2015 and 2016.Although the youngster took regular medication, his parents believed his asthma was well managed and under control.But on the morning of November 24, 2019 Martin woke his father and said he couldn't breathe properly.His dad, Roy Sullivan, dialled 999 and requested an