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Breath-holding attacks in children.

G L Holmes1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115.

Postgraduate Medicine
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Cyanotic breath-holding and pallid infantile syncope are dramatic but benign conditions. A detailed history aids diagnosis, with parental reassurance and explanation being the primary treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Cyanotic breath-holding and pallid infantile syncope are common pediatric events.
  • These conditions are often mistaken for seizures but are benign.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate cyanotic breath-holding and pallid infantile syncope from epileptic events.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis and parental education.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on detailed patient history.
  • Clinical observation and exclusion of other causes.

Main Results:

  • Both cyanotic breath-holding and pallid infantile syncope are easily diagnosed with a thorough history.
  • These are benign, non-epileptic conditions.

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Conclusions:

  • Reassurance and clear explanation for parents are the most effective treatments.
  • Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary investigations and parental anxiety.