Patient's question:
Does a seizure cause difficulty breathing and feel like near death?Doctor's answer:
A seizure is a relatively urgent situation. A typical seizure can last from a few seconds to several minutes. If it's a status epilepticus, it can last for more than half an hour. The most frightening thing for a person with epilepsy is the recurrence of vomiting. If the vomit or secretions in the mouth are not promptly cleared out and enter the respiratory tract, it is usually quite dangerous and may lead to suffocation. Therefore, patients who have another seizure must be placed in a side-lying position.