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Breath Holding Spell

2021-07-12 12:12:05
My Son, 3 years 8 months old, has started having the beeath holding spells since the last 6 months, especially when we try to discipline him. Should I get it checked with a pediatrician or any specialist? If so, from which specialization?
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Breath holding spell is behavioral disorder U will need some counselling and iron supplement Visit some peds

Answered2021-07-12 12:34:20

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