David Ross had a constant cough before he was diagnosed with sepsis. (David Ross via SWNS)
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A dad thought he had the "world's worst chesty cough," which turned out to be sepsis that nearly killed him.
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David Ross with his baby. (David Ross via SWNS)
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(David Ross via SWNS)
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David Ross in the hospital. (David Ross via SWNS)
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(David Ross via SWNS)
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