Diagnosis and management of food allergy in infants

Diagnosis and management of food allergy in infants, with a focus on Cow’s Milk Allergy

E-learning

This module provides a review of:

• Symptoms and manifestations of infant food allergy
• Guidelines for diagnosis and management of IgE-mediated Cow’s Milk Allergy
• Guidelines for diagnosis and management of non-IgE-mediated Cow’s Milk Allergy
• Practical advice and parental support, including supporting breastfeeding and the introduction of solids in infants with allergy

After completing this module you will have acquired a practical understanding of how infant food allergy typically manifests, and how to undertake an allergy-focused clinical history if food allergy is suspected.

You will feel confident in identifying symptoms of IgE- and non-IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy, and in diagnosing and managing mild-to-moderate Cow’s Milk Allergy in primary care using the latest guidelines. You will also be familiar with ‘red flag’ symptoms that may indicate a severe Cow’s Milk Allergy and should be referred to secondary care.