Who is affected by breath-holding spells

Up to 5% of all children have breath-holding spells.1 Breath-holding spells can occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years. They are most common from 1 to 3 years of age.

The tendency to have breath-holding spells may run in families.2


Author: Debby Golonka, MPHLast Updated: May 5, 2008
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics

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