Is it cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA)?

Cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common causes of food allergy, affecting around 2% (1 in 50) of infants across Australia and New Zealand.1
CMPA is often difficult to diagnose due to a similar presentation of symptoms to other health conditions. Understanding the multifaceted aspects of CMPA is important for accurate, timely diagnosis and appropriate dietary management.

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Lactose intolerance or cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA)?

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms from cows’ milk are more likely due to an allergic reaction to milk proteins rather than an intolerance to lactose.2
  • When considering lactose intolerance or CMPA, careful consideration should be given to the presenting symptoms – lactose intolerance does not involve an immune reaction.<sup1–3
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9 out of 10 infants with CMPA will present with two or more of the following symptoms:2–5

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Dermatological

Up to 90% prevalence • Eczema • Erythema • Pruritus • Urticaria
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Gastrointestinal

Up to 60% prevalence • Blood in stools • Constipation • Diarrhoea • Vomiting
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Respiratory

Up to 30% prevalence • Coughing • Respiratory distress • Wheezing
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5 common misconceptions of cows’ milk protein allergy

What should healthcare practitioners be looking out for when considering CMPA and what are common misconceptions?

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Hear from real parents about their CMPA diagnosis journey

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Diagnostic and treatment algorithms

Quick-access tools to support diagnosis and appropriate management of CMPA
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CPD education modules

Designed for GPs and Pharmacists to promote best practice in the diagnosis and management of CMPA
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Practical guide to CMPA diagnosis

Developed by Dr Jeremy Rajanayagam, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, on diagnosing and managing CMPA in infants
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Discover how the SYNEO™ range from Nutricia could make a difference to your patients with CMPA

A deeper understanding of the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease is changing how we think about and treat cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA).

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References:

1. ASCIA. Cow’s Milk (Dairy) Allergy 2019. Available at: www.allergy.org.au/patients/food-allergy/cows-milk-dairy-allergy (accessed August 2021).
2. Venter C. Cow’s Milk Allergy: myth v reality. Available at: www.nutricia.co.uk/hcp/resource-centre/cows-milk-allergy-myth-v-reality.html (accessed August 2021).
3. Walsh J et al. Br J Gen Pract 2016;66(649):e609–11.
4. Fiocchi A et al. WAO Journal 2010; 57–161.
5. Host A and Halken S. Allergy 1990;45:587–96.