Alex Lewis: How Catching a Cold Became a Fight for Life

This documentary tells the story of Alex Lewis, a confident young father whose ordinary cold turned into a rare and devastating infection that nearly killed him. Within days he lost both legs, an arm, and part of his face, and the film follows his fight to survive and rebuild. His resilience anchors a story of medicine, family, and recovery. It is a moving watch about how quickly life can change and the strength it takes to carry on. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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