Dreaming of an itch-free Christmas for 13-month-old Vann

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VANN Breingan is living a nightmare.

While most families are dreaming of waking up on Christmas morning and unwrapping presents, all the Breingan family want for Christmas is a cure for 13-month-old Vann's severe eczema.

For the past 11 months, Katie and Jason Breingan have spent their days and sleepless nights soothing Vann's sore skin.

But the couple have almost reached breaking point.

Vann was admitted to Rockhampton Hospital for the umpteenth time on Monday and his parents were told yesterday he could face re-admission again after the weekend.

Katie and Jason said they didn't know what to do anymore.

"He's had it since four months old," Katie said. "We've seen various doctors, paediatricians, dermatologists, naturopaths, an allergist and have been in and out of hospital.

"We're heading back to hospital on Monday for possible readmission. It's just constant.

With no access to the facilities Vann needs in Gladstone, the Breingan have been constantly living out of suitcases to see specialists in Rocky and around the country.

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Dreaming of an itch-free Christmas for 13-month-old Vann