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Association of breath-holding attacks with anaemia and their treatment

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The association of anaemia and breath-holding spells is reported and its implications in explaining the pathophysiology of the attacks mentioned. The role of antianaemic therapy in management of such infants is shown.

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    R. K. Chandra

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From The Pediatric Unit, Department of Medicine, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab.

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Chandra, R.K. Association of breath-holding attacks with anaemia and their treatment. Indian J Pediatr 31, 143–144 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02748434

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