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Cow’s Milk Allergy
About medical nutrition
Cow’s milk allergy affects 2-5% of infants globally [1]
The role of nutrition
Allergy can place a significant burden on both the patient and their families, as well as on healthcare resources2,3. Allergies, including cow’s milk allergy (CMA), are caused by the body’s immune system overreacting to stimuli that are otherwise harmless.
Breastfeeding is the very best nutrition for all infants. When breastfeeding is not possible, there are tailored nutritional solutions – hypoallergenic formulas – specially designed for infants with cow’s milk allergy.
The mainstay of dietary management of CMA infants is the avoidance of all cow’s milk and cow’s milk protein-based infant formulas. Breastfeeding is the gold standard for infant nutrition; however, it may not always be possible for all CMA infants. Therefore, healthcare professionals may prescribe specialized infant formulas based on hydrolyzed protein or amino acids for dietary management.
Due to the recognition that there is gut microbiota dysbiosis in allergy4-6, there is a compelling rationale for the addition of both pre- and probiotics ingredients to formula for infants with CMA. An extensive clinical trial program has investigated the role of synbiotics (a blend of pre- and probiotics) in the dietary management of CMA7-10.
Clinical guidelines
Patient story
Lorena and Maria’s story
Like many mothers, Maria chose to breastfeed her daughter Lorena when she was born. But the joy of those first weeks and months was overshadowed by Lorena’s near-constant tears and irritability. Sleep was a thing of the past. After many appointments and tests, their pediatrician finally diagnosed cow’s milk allergy, which brought the family a sense of both relief and anxiety. A specialized formula was recommended and within 5 days Lorena was calmer and sleeping soundly, as were her parents.
Congresses and events
Webinar recording: “Supporting the appropriate diagnosis of Cow’s Milk Allergy”
Listen to Dr Nick Makwana, a leading Allergy Specialist from the UK, in conversation with a General Practitioner (GP) who has a keen interest in paediatric allergy and how that impacts the populations she looks after.
This session covers all key aspects of recognising and, first line management of Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA) in the primary care/community setting. The session format is an informal Question and Answer discussion with summary points and key takeaways.
Key insights include:
- The challenges of recognising and diagnosing CMA
- The key guidelines
- The importance of allergy focused history
- The differences between IgE and non IgE allergy
- Management options for infants with CMA
- The unusual presentations of CMA
Feature articles
From avoidance to active dietary management
Avoiding allergens has long been the established way of managing food allergy. Emerging evidence suggests that a more active, nutritional approach may be more effective.
- Fiocchi A, et al. World Allergy Organization Journal. 2010;3(4):57-161.
- Michaelis L, et al. Upskilling healthcare professionals to manage clinical allergy. Clin Exp Allergy. 2019;49:1534-1540.
- Meyer R, et al. The impact on quality of life on families of children on an elimination diet for Non-immunoglobulin E mediated gastrointestinal food allergies. World Allergy Organization Journal. 2017:10; 8
- Berni Canani R, et al. ISME J, 2016;3:42-50.2
- Ling Z, et al. Appl Environ Microbiol, 2014;80:2546-54.3
- Thompson-Chagoyan OC, et al. Pediatr Allergy Immunol, 2010;21:e394-400
- Burks A et al. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2015;26(4):316-22
- Candy D et al. Pediatr Res. 2018;83(3):677-86
- Fox AT et al. Clin Transl Allergy. 2019;9:5
- Chatchatee P et al. JACI. 2021
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Breast milk is the best option for babies
Breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for babies and provides many benefits to babies and mothers. The decision not to breastfeed can be difficult to reverse and the financial implications must be considered. All preparation and feeding instructions for the products must be carefully followed, because improper use or preparation could cause health risks to those who consume it. Always consult your healthcare professional for advice and make an informed decision about feeding your baby and/or child. Always use products under the recommendation and supervision of a health professional.
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