Title: Cow milk protein allergy: updates and challenges

Biography:

Mahmoud Metwaly Taha has a master degree in paediatrics and neonatology awarded from Zagazig university, Zagazig, Egypt. Currently working as senior neonatologist at Saudi German Hospital, Aseer, KSA.

Abstract

Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is caused by a reproducible immune-mediated response to milk proteins and tends to present during the first few months of life. This response can vary significantly from an immediate reaction within 2 hours of ingestion to a more delayed reaction, which can occur anywhere between 2 and 72 hours later. A delay in diagnosis can cause significant child and parental distress, while overdiagnosis can lead to an unnecessary elimination diet. CMPA can be confused with lactose intolerance which is a non-immune mediated response as a result of lactase enzyme deficiency. We review the diagnosis and management of CMPA in this article along with future directions.