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Jordan Shepherd

Scots tot thought to have croup found to have deadly genetic disorder

A Scots tot taken to hospital with suspected coup was saved by doctors when they discovered a deadly genetic disorder.

William was 18 months old when he was referred to hospital in July 2021 with a suspected case of croup - a childhood condition which affects the throat and voice box.

Mum Lisajane and dad Richard took the toddler to A&E where he was accessed by specialist doctors who told them that their son had a severe case of tonsillitis. The concerned parents were told to stay in Glasgow Children's hospital until William's tonsils could be removed.

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