CDHF Talks: Cow’s Milk Allergy

#CDHFTalks: Cow’s Milk Allergy. In this CDHF Talks, we talk about one of the most common food allergies in infancy and early childhood – Cow’s Milk Allergy (or CMA for short).

If you didn’t know, Cow’s Milk Allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction to bovine protein, a milk protein commonly found in dairy products. Often confused with lactose intolerance, CMA is actually very different and unrelated. CMA is a reaction to the PROTEIN in milk, while lactose intolerance reacts to the SUGAR (lactose) in milk. 

Dr. Lara Hart, pediatric gastroenterologist goes over the causes of CMA, symptoms, tests to diagnose and answer some frequently asked questions in this very informative video.

Watch the full version or skip to each section to find the answers you are looking for.

• Part 1: What is a Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA) and What Causes it?
• Part 2: What are the Symptoms and Tests used to Diagnose Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA)?
• Part 3: How does Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA) differ in Breastfed, Formula-fed, and Mixed Diet Infants?
• Part 4: Frequently Asked Cow’s Milk Allergy Questions 
• Part 5: Suspecting a Cow’s Milk Allergy

Full Version

Part 1: What is Cow’s Milk Allergy and What Causes it?

• What are the different types of CMA?
• What causes CMA?

Part 2: What are the Symptoms and Tests used to Diagnose Cow’s Milk Allergy?

• What are the symptoms of early childhood CMA?
• How is a baby diagnosed with CMA?
• What are the tests and procedures used to diagnose CMA?

Part 3: How Does Cow’s Milk Allergy Differ in Breastfed, Formula-Fed, and Mixed Diet Infants?

• CMA in breastfed infants
• CMA in formula-fed infants
• CMA in breastfed and formula-fed infants (mixed diet)

Part 4: Frequently Asked Cow’s Milk Allergy Questions

• Will my baby require a special diet?
• Will my baby require vitamin or mineral supplements?
• Is this a life-long allergy?
• How can I avoid a reaction outside of my home?

Part 5: Suspecting Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA)

• Who do I see if I suspect CMA?
• Can my baby develop health complications because of CMA?
• Should I keep a food diary?
• Will my baby be able to meet all their milestones?