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Cow’s milk protein allergy in infants - Tosh Stanley

Date Published

Monday, 06 November 2017

Duration

37:55

Category

Allergies and immunology

Dr Stanley talks about the diagnosis and management of infants with cow’s milk protein allergy in primary care. 3-5% of infants have this allergy. Tosh is a consultant paediatrician at Wellington Children’s Hospital and runs the paediatric allergy service. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Otago, Wellington.

Topics

What is cow’s milk protein allergy?
General symptoms and clinical signs
Red flags for urgent paediatric assessment
Predisposing risk factors
Investigations in primary care
Considering the most appropriate infant formula for cow’s milk protein allergy
What worries do parents have?
Can an infant become tolerant to cow’s milk protein?

Take home messages

Be thorough in testing and know when to refer on.
Consider using a dietician if family can afford it.
Over 6 months of age, soy protein formula from supermarket is fine.

Resources

Patient Resources

Presenter

Dr Tosh Stanley

Neonatal and Paediatric Consultant

To contact Tosh Click here.

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