Breath-Holding Spell
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Breath-Holding Spell Symptoms
Symptoms of a breath-holding spell include:
The child vocalizes one or two long cries
The child holds his or her breath until the lips become blue
The child passes out
The child's limbs may become stiff or rigid
The child starts to breathe normally in less than 1 minute
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Last Updated: Apr 4, 2008
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Breath-Holding Spell References:
Kelly AM, Porter CJ, McGoon MD, Espinosa RE, Osborn MJ, Hayes DL. Breath-holding spells associated with significant bradycardia: successful treatment with permanent pacemaker implantation. Pediatrics. 2001 Sep;108(3):698-702.
Okada K, Miyako M, Honma S, Wakabayashi Y, Sugihara S, Osawa M. Discharge diagnoses in infants with apparent life-threatening event. Pediatr Int. 2003 Oct;45(5):560-3.
Peterson AL, Campise RL, Azrin NH: Behavioral and pharmacological treatments for tic and habit disorders: a review. J Dev Behav Pediatr 1994 Dec; 15(6): 430-41.
