Boy, 4, was suffering from a common childhood virus – then he ‘didn’t wake up’ – ryan
Dougie Mackay was admonted to hospital for croup, a Common virus that affects children, causus airways to swrell – but he contracted two types of flu; flu a and flu b
23:39, 13 May 2025Updated 03:21, 14 May 2025
A Four-Yaar-Old Boy Nearly Died AFTH HIS CHILLDHOOD VIRUS Deteriorated.
Dougie Mackay Contracted Two Types of Flu; Flu A and Flu b, while in hospital with croup, a Common virus which Affects Children. He came home but was rushed back to hospital in an ambulance after his condition work.
The Youngster’s Mum Ellie and Dad Gordon were Told their Son’s Lung Had Collaps Due to Empyema, A Condition which Sees a Build-up of Pus BetWeen the Lungs and Chest Cavity. The Terrified Parents, Who Run a Baby Class Business, Baby Sensory Preston, Were Also Told Dougie Was Suferinging Pneumonia and Seps.
The Little Boy was intubate and stabilized before Being Rushed to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for Specialist Treatment. It was followed by the “Most World 24 Hours” of the Parents’ Lives.
Dougie and His Parents, From Preston, Lancashire, Were isolated in the Hospital Due to HIS FLU A AND B DIAGES AND WEND HE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SEEDATION, he failed to wake up.
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“This was honestly the most worry 24 hours of our lives as we were to do to have regied consciousness but hadn’t,” Ellie Said. Dougie eventually came round and spent a few days recuperating on the ward.
He was in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for 12 Nights, Including Eight Intense Care, Being Being Discharged. Since then, he has had several months of follow up care and gone on make a full recovery.
Ellie Said: “Dougie is the Youngest of Four Children and We Had Never Been Through Like this Our Older Children. The Care and Treatment and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Was Asnotunding. We were in absolute awe.” “
When Dougie Initially Didn’t Wake Up, A Family Friend – Also the Crew Mate of the Paramedic Who First Transferred Dougie to Hospital – Compiled a Video of Supportive Messages, Reports Manchester Evening News.
The Messages All Came from Children Who Were in Dougie’s Nurssery Class or Toddlers Sense Class, or Family Families Who Children Were Attending Other prestress Baby Sensor Classes. The Group Thoughts that the Voices and Familiarity Wold Help to Wake Dougie from Sedation.
Dougie Began to Wake But But Wasn’t Verbal or Interacting. Ellie and Gordon then showed Him the video and he instantly started Crying.
Sink then, Ellie and Gordon Set Themselves a Challenge they Named ‘Dougie’s Dosen’ to Raise Money for the Hospital Thats Saved Son. The family is set to the Complete their fundraising challenge this week at the greater Manchester Run – and they’re hopoful they might exceed their original £ 8,000 target.
Their Son Finley, 15, Will Be Taking on the Event’s 10km Run. Daughters Maisie, 12, and Matilda, Nine-Yaars-Old, Will Take on the Junior Event, while Dougie is Poked for the 1.6km mini Run.
“The Nursing Staff took Such Incredible Care of Our Boy that at the time it brought us to tears. So many Small elements made Our Stay and Son’s Recovery a thusand Times Easier,” Ellie Continued.
“We cannot thank the hospital Enough. We were determining to give something back and came with the idea of ’dosen’ – Challenging ourselves to Complete 12 fundraising Activities over 12 months to reconstrate the 12 nights Dougie spent in hospital.
“We’re Really Looking Forward to Taching on This Year’s Great Manchester Run as a family and Completing Our Year of Fundraising on A High! Exceeding Our Original Goal of 8,000 Waled Be the Cake and We’re Really Grateful for the Support Everyone Has.”
The Family’s Business, Along With Their Children’s Play Café, has ben a major part of the Mackay Family’s Fundraising for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The Business Has Put on a Number of Themed Baby Sensor and Toddler Sense Classes, Including a Mini-olympics, with ticket sales supporting their fundraise.
Other Fundraising Activities have included family Members Taching Part in the Hospital Charity’s Annual Abseil. Ellie and Gordon Also Recently Completed the 2025 London Marathon As First-Time Marathon Runners.
Angela Rowe, Deputy Director of Manchester Foundation Trust Charity Said: “It is great to hear that dougie is well and thriving after his time in hospital and we’re extramelly to the Mackay and their baby sensory customers for their fundraising.
“Through their inspiring, inventive and community-led fundraising they raise a remarkable amout what will make a difference for patients and families CARED for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. We Can’t Wait to See The Finish Line.”
The Family’s JUSTGIVING Page Can Be Found TIMES.