Breath-holding spells in infants and young children may be triggered by anger, frustration, pain, or shock. This phenomenon can be scary for caregivers, especially if the child’s face turns blue or becomes pale. This week, we look into why this happens, signs to look out for, how to prevent or treat it, and when to seek medical attention. 

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Links:

https://fb.watch/jUkKkf-HlI/?mibextid=l2pjGR

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24492453/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4325862/

https://www.webmd.com/children/children-breath-holding

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