Breath-Holding Spells and Iron Deficiency.

Family Practice Alert | December 1, 1999 | Copyright

Breath-Holding Spells and Iron Deficiency

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Synopsis: It would seem prudent that children experiencing repetitive breath-holding spells should be studied for iron deficiency and given appropriate therapy for this when present.

Source: Mocan H, et al. Arch Dis Child 1999;81:261-262.

Breath-holding spells are a frequent complaint in pediatric practice. They are clinical episodes based upon history given by the family as well as direct observation of the spells. Spells are usually defined as stopping of the childs ...

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