COW’S MILK PROTEIN ALLERGY
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Aspurce Ertuzun Group 29
WHAT IS COW’S MILK PROTEIN ALLERGY
AND WHAT CAUSES IT?
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Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most
common food allergy in babies.
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There are two main proteins in cow's milk that
can cause an allergic reaction: Casein, found
in the solid part (curd) of milk that curdles.
Whey, found in the liquid part of milk that
remains after milk curdles
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CMPA occurs when the body’s immune
system abnormally reacts to a protein in the
milk of cows and some other animals.
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It usually occurs in babies younger than 1 year
of age.
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WHICH QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ASKED?
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Has the child experienced digestive or gastrointestinal symptoms? Such
as re ux, diarrhoea or constipation.
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Has the child experienced any skin symptoms such as hives, eczema or
rash?
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Has the child experienced any respiratory symptoms? Such as wheezing
(noisy breathing), runny nose, persistent cough?
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Has the child experienced general symptoms like Inconsolable crying,
colic, poor sleeping, refusal to feed
WHICH DIAGNOSTIC METHOD TO USE?