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What is CMA?

What is a food allergic reaction?

What is a food allergic reaction?In short, an allergic reaction to food occurs when the body's immune system responds inappropriately to something in a particular food. The symptoms caused by this are called 'food allergic reactions'.


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Cows’ Milk Allergy in children

Cows’ Milk Allergy in childrenWhen infants and children are fed cows' milk or any parts of it, this can trigger allergic reactions. By avoiding the 'proteins' in cows' milk completely, the symptoms caused by this reaction can also be eliminated.


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What are common food allergy symptoms?

What are common food allergy symptoms?It's not always easy to spot the symptoms of food allergies - even for doctors. That's because the signs of food allergy can be mistaken for other common conditions seen in babies and infants.


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CMA or lactose intolerance?

CMA or lactose intolerance?Although Cows' Milk Allergy (CMA) and lactose intolerance can cause similar symptoms, they are two completely different conditions and affect the body in totally different ways. It is quite easy to confuse them, but the following information should help to explain the difference.


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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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What is CMA?

  • What is a food allergic reaction?
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  • What are common food allergy symptoms?
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