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Cow's Milk Allergy


Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA) is one of the most common food allergies, affecting 2-5% of infants in the UK.1

CMA typically develops in an infant’s first year, and it occurs when the immune system reacts inappropriately to a protein in cow's milk.2 The allergic reaction usually causes symptoms like diarrhoea, wheezing and eczema - these symptoms are common in infants who aren't well, so it can take time to diagnose.

Explore the Nutricia Allergy hub for information and guidance written by clinical experts for Healthcare professionals. You can also find information on the Nutricia products available for the dietary management of CMA. 


Explore the Nutricia Allergy product range


The SYNEO range

Discover the only hypoallergenic formulas to contain synbiotics†3

Aptamil Pepti

Discover our range of extensively hydrolysed formulas (EHFs)

Neocate

Discover our range of amino acid formulas (AAFs)


 Recognising CMA


Signs and symptoms

Learn to identify common CMA symptoms, including the differences between IgE and non-IgE CMA

CMA vs Lactose intolerance

Understand the difference between CMA and lactose intolerance, authored by Lauren McVeigh

CMA: Myths vs reality

Discover the common myths compiled by Sophie Daborn to debunk CMA misconceptions

Diagnosis and management

From Lydia Collins-Hussey, learn about the appropriate diagnosis of CMA according to guidelines


Managing CMA 


Breastfeeding

Learn more about breastfeeding with CMA infants, authored by Angharad Banner

Formula feeding

Learn more about the formula options available, authored by Bahee Van de Bor


Synbiotics and CMA


What are synbiotics?

Learn what synbiotics are and the role they can play in the management of CMA

Clinical evidence

Review the clinical evidence supporting synbiotics in the dietary management of CMA



Growing up with CMA  


Weaning

Evidence-based guidance from Bahee van de Bor on weaning CMA infants

Milk ladders

Lydia Collins-Hussey explains how to reintroduce milk to CMA infants

Outgrowing CMA

Learn more about infants outgrowing CMA from Anne Cushen



Access expert education in Nutricia Academy


Clinical benefits of synbiotics

Recorded webinar by Dr Rosan Meyer & Dr Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn

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Reintroduction of food allergens

Recorded webinar by Heidi Ball 

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Food allergies and feeding difficulties

Article by Lucy Upton

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Resources and services


Further information and support

Find support services available from Nutricia

Sample service

Order free samples* here, to be sent to you or directly to your patient

Resources

Access a wide range of free CMA resources

Paediatric events

Find upcoming events and webinars on CMA


IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best. Foods for special medical purposes should only be used under medical supervision. May be suitable for use as the sole source of nutrition for infants from different ages, and/or as part of a balanced diet from 6 months onwards.  Refer to label for details.

*Product can be provided to patients upon the request of a Healthcare professional. They are intended for the purpose of professional evaluation only.

1. DRAMCA. WAO Journal April 2010.
2. DRAMCA. WAO Journal April 2010. 2. NICE. Food allergy in under 19s: assessment and diagnosis. CG116. 2011


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  • • Our free Sampling Service to order product samples and have them sent to your patients' homes.
  • • A range of CPD accredited e-learning programmes.
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