Who is affected by breath-holding spells

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Author: Debby Golonka, MPHLast Updated: May 5, 2008
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics

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