Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

Do you suspect that your baby may be allergic to cow's milk protein?

Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), also known as cow's milk allergy (CMA), is one of the most common food allergies in babies and young children. There are many symptoms associated with CMPA, but it can be easily managed with the correct diet, so getting a diagnosis is very important. The good news is that the majority of children who are allergic to cows' milk will outgrow this by the time they are 3 years old.^{1 2}

Are CMPA and Lactose Intolerance the same?

CMPA is sometimes confused with lactose intolerance as they can share some symptoms, but they’re actually two very different things with completely different causes and treatments.

Lactose intolerance doesn’t involve the immune system. Instead, it is the inability to digest sugar found in cow’s milk. It’s common in adults, but very rare in children under the age of 5.

Lactose is in fact one of the most important carbohydrates found in breast milk and provides many benefits to babies, such as helping to promote a healthy gut flora and calcium absorption.

Heine RG, et al. World Allergy Organ J. 2017;10(1):41

Heine RG, et al. World Allergy Organ J. 2017;10(1):41