pallid breath-holding spell

behavior in which the child turns pale and falls limp, usually after a shock or surprise.
See also: breath-holding spell.

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Family pedigree analysis of childrenwith severe cyanotic and pallid breath-holding spells. J Pediatr 1997; 130(4); 647-51.

Prospective study of children with cyanotic and pallid breath-holding spells. Pediatrics 2001; 107(2); 265-9.

Serum Magnesium and Calcium Levels in Children With Breath-holding Spells

Pallid breath-holding spells; the child screams briefly, usually following minor injuries, seeing blood or drawing of blood and painful stimuli (falling, hitting the head).

Non epileptic paroxysmal events in childhood

* Cyanotic and pallid breath-holding spells. These are benign, involuntary phenomena that typically begin between the ages of 12 and 18 months and end before age 6 years.