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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Sophie Halle-Richards

Doctor's warning over infection which can leave babies struggling to breathe as parents urged to trust instincts

A Greater Manchester GP is urging parents to look out for a viral infection which can leave babies struggling to breathe.

Bronchiolitis is a chest infection that more commonly affects babies under the age of two, but is now also being seen across the region in older children around the age of four, health bosses say.

Symptoms are usually mild to begin with an include a runny nose or cough, but can develop into a temperature, irritability and even leave kids working hard to breathe.

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