'We thought our son just needed bigger nappies... 12 weeks later he was gone'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen Rory Harty’s parents noticed they could no longer fasten his nappies, they assumed he just needed a bigger size. But alarm bells started to ring when the two-year-old became sniffly and developed a persistent cough, prompting them to take him to a GP.
The doctor believed the tot was suffering from bronchitis, an inflammation of the airways which usually goes away on its own. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link But, a few days later, worried parents Rachael and Andrew noticed Rory had a swollen belly and appeared extremely fatigued.
As concerns grew, Rachael, 33, decided to take the youngster to A&E. She thought Rory may have been suffering from a chest infection and they would be sent home with antibiotics.
But, alarmed by how ill Rory looked, a receptionist alerted a doctor to his deteriorating condition and the family were rushed to an adult resuscitation area.
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