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Reflex hypoxic seizures

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Breath-holding attacks are a distressing condition of young children which may occasionally terminate with loss of consciousness or a grand mal convulsion.

Breath holding attacks are a common cause of non-epileptic seizure.

In general, breath-holding attacks are mild and do not have of the worrying sequelae mentioned.


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