Breath-Holding Spells: Helping Your Child Avoid InjuryCurrent as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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Breath-Holding Spells: Helping Your Child Avoid InjuryTopic OverviewTo keep your child safe during a breath-holding spell :
Your child may stop breathing for up to 1 minute (60 seconds) during a spell. If your child doesn't wake up quickly and start breathing again, call 911 or other emergency services. The 911 operator may tell you to give your child rescue breaths while you wait for help to arrive. Related InformationCredits
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Current as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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