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Madam Victoria Phua's sons, Idris (left) and Isa Baobid, both have asthma. Despite their condition, she encourages them to stay active.
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SINGAPORE – How could what seemed like a simple cough turn into a life-or-death situation for a toddler?
Isa Baobid was 22 months old in January 2021 when he had a mild but persistent cough for about five days. His mum, Madam Victoria Phua, took him to a clinic where the paediatrician detected wheezing and advised close monitoring.
