I had to place my son’s Christmas presents in his coffin rather than watch him open them – he died after a coughing fit

A MUM-of-three whose son suffered a fatal asthma attack at Christmas time is warning parents to look out for potential triggers this festive season.

Jake Timmis was just 12 when he collapsed at home on December 23 after he began struggling to breathe.

Asthma + LungJame Timmis died on December 23, 2020, after having an asthma attack at home[/caption] Asthma + LungHis mum Natalie now finds Christmas ‘an awful time of year’[/caption]

His mum Natalie desperately tried to help him while they waited for an ambulance...