1. NESTLÉ HEALTH SCIENCE
  2. FOOD ALLERGY
  3. PEDIATRIC ALLERGY HCP
FOOD ALLERGY OR NON-ALLERGIC FOOD HYPERSENSITIVITY?
Food allergies and non-allergic food hypersensitivities in babies and young children can present a real challenge. Until a diagnosis is reached, the process for parents, children and healthcare professionals can be a long and painful one.

Non-allergic food hypersensitivities, such as intolerances, arise because the body is unable to digest or reacts to certain naturally occurring component of foods, i.e., lactose or fructose, or, less commonly, food coloring, additives or preservatives. Non-allergic food hypersensitivities do not involve the immune system and are much more common than food allergies.

Food allergies arise due to the body’s immune system reacting to certain, normally harmless, allergy-triggering substances (allergens) in food. These allergens are almost always proteins. Proteins are one of the essential nutrients that make up the body, together with vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. Other components in food, such as lactose and sugar, do not act as allergens.

Certain allergens cause more reactions than others. Here are the top eight allergens accounting for approximately 90 percent of all allergic reactions to food in children.



The prevalence of food allergies, especially in the first years of life, has increased dramatically in the last 10 years or so. The challenge to find better ways to prevent and manage food allergies is a pressing one.

Cow’s milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children


Although cow’s milk protein is one of the most common food allergens in babies and toddlers it can be difficult to diagnose. Cow's milk protein allergy occurs when a baby’s immune system reacts negatively to the proteins in cow’s milk. If breastfed, the reaction is to the cow’s milk protein ingested by the mother and passed to the child through the breast milk, and if formula-fed, the reaction is to the milk protein in the formula. In both cases the body’s immune system sees these proteins as foreign and in an effort to protect itself, the body releases natural substances, such as histamines, which cause the allergic symptoms that your baby might be experiencing.


Cow’s milk protein allergy generally occurs for the first time between the third and fifth month of life in affected children, but can also develop later in life.

Lactose intolerance is not the same as cow’s milk protein allergy.


Cow’s milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance are often confused. Although some symptoms such as diarrhea, are similar, lactose intolerance is an inability to digest the lactose found in both cow’s milk whereas cow’s milk protein allergy is an immune reaction to certain proteins within these milks. Lactose intolerance is extremely rare before 3 years of age, even in those with cow’s milk protein allergy. After all, breast milk naturally contains a high amount of lactose.

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Most children outgrow CMPA at
3 years

45 to 50% of children outgrow CMPA at 1 year, 60 to 75% at 2 years and 85 to 90% at 3 years.

Source:Koletzko S et al. Diagnostic approach and management of cow's-milk protein allergy in infants and children: ESPGHAN GI Committee practical guidelines. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012;55(2):221-9.

CMPA peaks in the first year of life, occurring in up to
3% of infants.

It falls to less than 1%
in children 6 years of age and older.

Source:Koletzko S et al. Diagnostic approach and management of cow's-milk protein allergy in infants and children: ESPGHAN GI Committee practical guidelines. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012;55(2):221-9.

In rare cases breast-fed babies can develop the symptoms of CMPA. In such cases it may suffice for breast-feeding mothers to abstain from dairy products.

Source:Source: Prescott SL et al. A global survey of changing patterns of food allergy burden in children. World Allergy Organ J. 2013; 6(1): 21.

Food allergies are on the rise
with a large increase seen
in the last
10 years.
Food allergy in babies
has reached 10% in
some industrialized regions.

Source:Vandenplas Y et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cow's milk protein allergy in infants. Arch Dis Child. 2007 Oct; 92(10): 902–908.

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Discover how easy it is to use this scoring system (CoMiSS® = Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score) to assess and interpret the incidence of non-specific symptoms that may be related to Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA): e.g. crying, regurgitation, stool consistency, skin and respiratory.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COW'S MILK PROTEIN ALLERGY

The signs and symptoms linked with cow's milk protein allergy, ranging from colic and reflux to constipation, diarrhea and crying, make diagnosis a real challenge.

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ACCURATE AND EARLY: DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT FOR COW'S MILK PROTEIN ALLERGY.

Eczema? Reflux? Constipation? Diarrhea? Crying? Could it be cow’s milk protein allergy?

Learn more about how to diagnose cow's milk protein allergy early

HELP PARENTS PREPARE FOR THEIR VISIT.

In order to raise parents’ awareness and prepare them for their visits, Nestlé Health Science has developed a cow’s milk protein allergy awareness brochure.

Download CMPA awareness brochure
Download CMPA symptoms diary
Available solutions
Specialized solutions are available

After diagnosing your patient with cow's milk protein allergy, you may recommend a strict cow’s milk protein free diet for the breastfeeding mother or a special formula for infants and young children with food allergies. In case breastfeeding is not an option, two types of formula are particularly recommended for infants with cow's milk protein allergy.

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OUR RANGE OF TAILOR-MADE NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS

Althéra, Alfaré and Alfamino. A specially designed range of nutritional solutions developed to help meet the needs of babies and children with food allergies and intolerances.

Mothers should be encouraged to continue breast-feeding while avoiding all milk and milk products from their own diet. This usually requires qualified dietary counseling to completely exclude hidden sources of cow’s milk protein. If a decision to use a special formula intended for infants is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unsterilised bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness. Formula for special medical purposes intended for infants must be used under medical supervision.

FOOD ALLERGY OR NON-ALLERGIC FOOD HYPERSENSITIVITY?
Food allergies and non-allergic food hypersensitivities in babies and young children can present a real challenge. Until a diagnosis is reached, the process for parents, children and healthcare professionals can be a long and painful one.

Non-allergic food hypersensitivities, such as intolerances, arise because the body is unable to digest or reacts to certain naturally occurring component of foods, i.e., lactose or fructose, or, less commonly, food coloring, additives or preservatives. Non-allergic food hypersensitivities do not involve the immune system and are much more common than food allergies.

Food allergies arise due to the body’s immune system reacting to certain, normally harmless, allergy-triggering substances (allergens) in food. These allergens are almost always proteins. Proteins are one of the essential nutrients that make up the body, together with vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. Other components in food, such as lactose and sugar, do not act as allergens.

Certain allergens cause more reactions than others. Here are the top eight allergens accounting for approximately 90 percent of all allergic reactions to food in children.



The prevalence of food allergies, especially in the first years of life, has increased dramatically in the last 10 years or so. The challenge to find better ways to prevent and manage food allergies is a pressing one.

Cow’s milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children


Although cow’s milk protein is one of the most common food allergens in babies and toddlers it can be difficult to diagnose. Cow's milk protein allergy occurs when a baby’s immune system reacts negatively to the proteins in cow’s milk. If breastfed, the reaction is to the cow’s milk protein ingested by the mother and passed to the child through the breast milk, and if formula-fed, the reaction is to the milk protein in the formula. In both cases the body’s immune system sees these proteins as foreign and in an effort to protect itself, the body releases natural substances, such as histamines, which cause the allergic symptoms that your baby might be experiencing.


Cow’s milk protein allergy generally occurs for the first time between the third and fifth month of life in affected children, but can also develop later in life.

Lactose intolerance is not the same as cow’s milk protein allergy.


Cow’s milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance are often confused. Although some symptoms such as diarrhea, are similar, lactose intolerance is an inability to digest the lactose found in both cow’s milk whereas cow’s milk protein allergy is an immune reaction to certain proteins within these milks. Lactose intolerance is extremely rare before 3 years of age, even in those with cow’s milk protein allergy. After all, breast milk naturally contains a high amount of lactose.

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