After Doctors Misdiagnosed Her with a Cold, a 5-Year-Old Girl Died from a Treatable Illness Common in Children
Five-year-old Cassie began showing mild symptoms—sore throat, raspy voice—but doctors said it was a viral infection and sent her home. Her parents, Jasmine and Justin, grew increasingly concerned as she lost her voice and struggled to breathe. Despite multiple visits, no throat swab was done, and no antibiotics were given. As Cassie’s condition worsened, she…