Breath-holding spells are episodes in which a child cries because he is hurt, frightened, or upset, turns pale or blue, and loses consciousness. The episodes are involuntary which means that the child cannot control them. They can be triggered by pain, fear, or the child becoming upset. The episodes usually last less than one minute. They may look like a seizure, but there are no seizure discharges seen on the electroencephalogram (EEG) recording of the brain, therefore the child does not need t

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This is what to do when a blue/breath holding spell happens 👇 Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do to stop it, but what you can do is keep your little one safe while they are having a blue-spell. How to keep your little one safe during a spell: ✅Stay calm - panic can cloud your judgement ✅Remove hazards ✅Roll them onto their side ✅Monitor their airway Things to avoid doing during a spell 🚫Don’t put anything in their mouth 🚫Don’t shake your little one 🚫Don’t splash cold water ❓blowing air

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