UK-N/A-2500016 | September 2025
Authors:
Dr Yvan Vandenplas, MD, PhD
Publish Date:
May 2024 | 20 min
Abstract:
Nutrition is fundamental in the healthy development of infants, but it can be challenging for those with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). The diagnosis of CMPA is complex, consisting of diet elimination and oral food challenge. The prevalence of CMPA can be both under and overestimated, as many parents refuse the oral food challenge which prevents infants from a diagnosis. HCPs should be aware of symptoms, prevalence and management of CMPA. In this video, Dr Yvan Vandenplas offers expert advice on diagnosing CMPA.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the prevalence and presentations of cow’s milk protein allergy.
Analyse the different methods to diagnose cow’s milk protein allergy: from allergy testing (skin prick test, blood sampling) to elimination diet.
Identify the main challenges to diagnose cow’s milk protein allergy and how to overcome them.
AUTHOR(S) BIO
DR YVAN VANDENPLAS, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Kidz Health Castle, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Yvan Vandenplas, MD, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus and consultant at the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel). He served as the Chair of Paediatrics and the Head of the Unit for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, creating the Paediatric Hospital, KidZ Health Castle, at the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel). Dr. Vandenplas has over 500 publications listed in Medline, many of which address infant nutrition. He is associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition and Nutrients. Dr. Vandenplas conducted his medical studies and training in paediatrics at the “Vrije Universiteit Brussel” (Free University of Brussels).
