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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is breath holding spells?
A condition sometimes seen in young children. The child may stop breathing for up to 1 minute, causing him/her to lose consciousness. Although alarming to parents, this condition is common and can happen in healthy children, who will grow out of it as they age. Triggers for spells include frustration, pain, or fear.
Symptoms of breath holding spells
Child stopped breathing for a while after crying
Losing consciousness
Pale looking
Seizure
Lost consciousness, gone limp, or had convulsions after crying a lot
Questions your doctor may ask to check for breath holding spells
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose breath holding spells
After crying, did your child breathe out then stop breathing for a while?
Have you currently regained consciousness after temporarily losing consciousness?
Do you look more pale, wan or sickly than usual?
Have you had a seizure?
Has your child ever lost consciousness, gone limp, or had convulsions after crying a lot?
Treatment for breath holding spells
Treatment is unnecessary, and the condition disappears as children get older. Preventing triggers like frustration, pain or fear will help to reduce the frequency of spells. It is important for caregivers to understand that children do not do it on purpose, and to speak with someone if they have difficulty coping.
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References
Flodine TE, Mendez MD. Breath Holding Spells. 2022 Mar 15. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 30969604.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539782/
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