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A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing. This is called:

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This is called Apnea-related symptoms it most commonly shows up in the NICU

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This can sometimes be referred to as Apnea of Prematurity which is defined as a period of 15-20 seconds on not breathing and or breathing for less than 15 seconds.
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