Adult Viagra drug saves the life of a child

In the UK, a seven-year-old girl who suffers a rare illness is breathing life because of Viagra.

Touted as the ultimate libido-booster for men, Viagra is keeping alive Natalie Archibald, who is being given four doses of per day.

When Natalie collapsed after opening her presents on Christmas Day two years ago, ...

However, she was later diagnosed with the lung condition primary pulmonary hypertension and was referred to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

That's when doctors prescribed Viagra for her treatment.

Natalie was suffering from a progressive disorder that causes abnormally high blood pressure that affects arteries in the lungs.

The Viagra works by opening the arteries and improving the blood flow.

Thanks to the drug, Natalie now does not experience any fainting episodes, even though the condition remains potentially fatal.