A(n) ____ typically affects children under one year of age and is characterized by any combination of apnea, change in skin color, change in muscle tone, coughing, or gagging.

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The description matches that of an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE), which typically occurs in infants under one year of age and consists of any combination of apnea, change in skin color, change in muscle tone, coughing, or gagging. Bronchospasm refers to narrowed airways, encephalopathy is a disorder of the brain, and intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine slides inside another part. None of these match the given description.

A(n) ____ Typically Affects Children Under One Year of Age