<prompt> True regarding breath holding spells is all except ?Antiepileptic treatment is necessaryAtropine is sometimes usedAttacks of cyanosis can occurOccurs between 6 months to 5 years  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Antiepileptic treatment is necessary Breath holding spells o Breath holding spell is a paroxysmal event occuring in 0.1 - 5 of healthy children from the age of 6 months to 6 years. o The name for this behaviour may be misnomer in that it connotes prolonged inspiration. Infact, breath-holding occurs during expiration and is reflexive not volitional in nature. o There are two major types of breath holding spells ? Cynotic form more common Pallid form 