Expert recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of cow’s milk protein allergy in the Colombian pediatric population

Objective: The objective of this paper is to develop and present recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) which can serve as a reference for pediatric and primary care physicians to consult. Materials and methods: This expert position document was developed by a group of doctors who are specialists in several therapeutic areas who have experience in CMPA. The most relevant topics were defined and a review of the available scientific literature was carried out to prepare a proposal for recommendations that was then discussed by the authors. Results: A position paper was developed that proposes a practical approach to definition, diagnosis and treatment of CMPA in pediatric patients. Conclusions: Early diagnosis and proper management of CMPA can help decrease the burden of this disease and its complications. © 2020 Asociaciones Colombianas de Gastroenterología, Endoscopia digestiva, Coloproctología y Hepatología.

• Fecha de publicación: 2020
• Institución: Universidad del Rosario
• Repositorio: Repositorio EdocUR - U. Rosario
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:repository.urosario.edu.co:10336/24748
• Acceso en línea: https://repository.urosario.edu.co/handle/10336/24748
• Palabra clave: Atopic derma-titis; Atopy; Breastfeeding; Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA); Hydrolyzed formulas; Infant formulas; Infants
• License: Abierto (Texto Completo)