CowsMilkAllergy (CMA)
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Symptoms Guide

Allergic reactions can affect different areas of the body but are most likely to appear on the skin, in the tummy area and the respiratory tract. Please browse the symptom guide if you are looking for detailed explanations and pictures to each condition possibly caused by food allergy.

Severe breathing problems

Breathing problems or breathlessness is the inability to take in the oxygen the body needs.


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Sneezing

A sneeze is a sudden, forceful, involuntary burst of air through the nose and mouth and is caused by irritation to the mucous membranes of nose or t


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Wheezing

A wheeze is a continuous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the respiratory airways during breathing.


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Getting a diagnosis

How can you find out for sure if your child is allergic to cows' milk? What will your child's doctor do to confirm the diagnosis?

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Symptom Checklist

Do you suspect your child to be experiencing symptoms deriving from food allergy?

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Online Diary

Our PDF diary helps you keep track of your child's symptoms.

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