Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children

What is Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children ❓

 A common food allergy to proteins in cow’s milk 🐄

 Occurs in the first year of a child's life 👶

 Causes: unknown, links to other food/family allergies and asthma

What are the Symptoms of Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children ❓

 Rashes/itching/eczema 

 Nausea/vomiting 🤮

 Constipation/diarrhoea/abdominal pain 

 Wheezing/breathlessness 💨

 Skin swelling/anaphylaxis (emergency)

How do you Diagnose Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children ❓

 When symptoms are treatment-resistant

 Blood or skin prick test (for allergy-markers) 💉

How do you Treat Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children ❓

 Antihistamines 💊

 Removing cow’s milk from the diet

 Reintroduction later to assess tolerance 🥛

Why should I Worry about Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children ❓

 If severe, could be life-threatening

 Can cause stress/anxiety and reduce the patient's quality of life 😢

 Restricted diet (nutritional difficulties) 🍒

 However, most children will have tolerance by age 5

 Symptoms are often mild