Understanding the Challenge of Cow’s Milk Allergy

Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA) remains one of the most frequent and complex food allergies in infancy. This opinion paper sheds light on the diagnostic dilemmas and management challenges that healthcare professionals face in daily clinical practice. It highlights how non-specific symptoms, caregiver perceptions, and diagnostic limitations can often lead to under- or over-diagnosis, impacting nutritional status and family quality of life.

Why This Resource Matters for Healthcare Professionals

This educational resource offers practical, evidence-based insights into:

• Diagnosis pathways for IgE and non-IgE mediated CMA.

• Therapeutic elimination diets, including the role of extensively hydrolyzed, rice-based, soy, and amino acid formulas.

• Strategies for safe reintroduction and tolerance development.

• Awareness tools like the Cow’s Milk-Related Symptom Score (CoMiSS™) to support clinical decision-making.

By engaging with this paper, HCPs will be better equipped to navigate the overlap with functional gastrointestinal disorders, provide targeted nutritional guidance, and support optimal growth and quality of life in infants.

Download and Explore the Full Resource

We encourage you to download the complete paper on Danone Nutricia Campus and study its recommendations carefully. Explore the resource today for more in-depth information and practical guidance beyond this summary.

This publication is shared under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, sharing, and adaptation with appropriate credit to the original authors.