Soya Milk and Allergy: Indications and Contraindications

Angela Tewari, Rosan Meyer, Helen Fisher, George du Toit

Abstract


Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is a common food allergy in early childhood with a prevalence of 2-7.5%. CMPA typically develops in early infancy, presenting at the time of weaning and is characterised by symptoms involving the skin (angioedema, urticaria), gastro-intestinal tract (diarrhoea and colic), respiratory tract (wheezing, dyspnoea and cough) and failure to thrive.

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