Cow's milk allergy in infants

Cow's milk allergy (CMA), or cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), affects up to 1-2% of infants, with 85% of cases resolving by age 5.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the signs and symptoms of CMA in infants.
• Have an approach to CMA using the medical history, skin or IgE testing and dietary elimination methods in diagnosis.
• Outline the differential diagnoses for CMA.
• Understand the recommended feeding options for infants with CMA in New Zealand.
• Have a systematic management plan in place for infants with CMA and know when to refer to a specialist.
• Effectively counsel parents and provide educational support where required.

Acknowledgements

The content was developed in 2020 by Dr Jan Sinclair, Paediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology. It was reviewed by Dr Hazel Fuiava, MBChB, Dip Paeds, FRNZCGP.

This eLearning is sponsored with an unrestricted grant from Nutricia.