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Breath holding is very common in toddlers and can sometimes occur in young babies. It affects about one in twenty children. A breath-holding spell may happen after a child has a minor accident, has a fright or gets upset. The child will then cry and hold their breath.

Top Resources on Breath Holding Spell

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Breath Holding Spell
• DrGreene: Breath Holding Spells
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Breath Holding Spells
• Wikipedia: Breath-Holding Spells
• KidsHealth: Is it Normal for Children to Hold Their Breath?
• Parent Kids Right: Breath-Holding Spells
• The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Fact Sheet: Breath-Holding Spells

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