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Cow's milk protein allergy: The infant's journey
Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is reported as the most common food allergy in infancy, usually presenting before six months of age or on introduction of cow’s milk or formula in an exclusively breastfed infant. Securing a diagnosis of CMPA is essential to ensure the infant thrives and is at no risk of nutritional deficiencies. This article takes a look at the journey an infant goes through when presenting with a non-IgE-mediated allergy.