Breath-holding spells in infants as a defense emotional reaction: A case presentation
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Breath-holding spells in infants.
QUESTION I have children in my clinic who experience seizurelike episodes in which they cry and hold their breath to the point of cyanosis and loss of consciousness. Their examination or investigation findings are normal and referral to a pediatric specialist results in no further investigation. Are breath-holding spells common, and what type of investigation is needed? ANSWER A breath-holdin...
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عنوان ژورنال: Polish Annals of Medicine
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1230-8013
DOI: 10.29089/2020.20.00111