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Posted On : 20 May 2014

1. Is Piracetam really useful in breath holding spell _? if yes what is dose and duration _? Is there any other drug useful in breath holding spell _?
2. how Breath holding spell can be terminated in OPD As it is frightening to others _?

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Therapy for breath holding is Piracetam and iron supplements. for 3 months period. counsel parents and advice to avoid giving the child whatever they want. should settle by 2 years on an avaerage.

Anaita Udwadia-Hegde
Pediatric Neurologist,
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
Wadia Children`s Hospital,
Mumbai, India.

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