breath-holding attacks

breath-holding attacks
episodes in which a child (usually aged between one and five) cries, holds its breath, and goes blue. Such attacks are usually precipitated by temper and may cause loss of consciousness. Drug treatment is not necessary and the attacks cease spontaneously.

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