suffocate. >> we know that doc holliday had a close relationship with his mother, something he really needed. gave him the ability when she died when he was 15, that would have been a devastating blow. ♪ >> holiday's violent coughing fits keep his patience away. a visit to the family doctor is h earp's worst fear. >> i am afraid it appears to be consumption. try to get as much exercise as possible. not a lot you can do about it