Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access

Cow milk protein allergy; Update and challenges

Joint Meet on 29^th International Conference on Clinical Pediatrics & 41^st Euro Congress on Cancer Science & Therapy

June 23-24 | WEBINAR

Mahmoud Metwaly Taha

Saudi German Hospital, Saudi Arabia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Clin Pediatr

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 over diagnosis 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.

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, and KSA.