1.   Mudge concluded that Lewis suffered from a neurological disorder that caused fainting spells.

2.   The dry spell was caused by persistent westerly winds in the upper atmosphere moving dry air south from Canada, said Conte of the National Weather Service.

3.   The girl, who has a medical problem that causes fainting spells, may have been sighted by a West Side doorman early Saturday, Detective Pat McGovern said.

4.   The protozoa enter red blood cells where they mature and reproduce, causing periodic spells of fever, chills, anemia and other symptoms.

5.   Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes prolonged spells of coughing and choking, which can interfere with breathing.

6.   Asthma causes spells of breathing difficulties and wheezing.