By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-23 02:10:01 | Updated at 2024-09-30 11:43:05
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New approach to milk allergies promises breakthrough (Milk Ladder)
Medical Xpress / University College Cork / Pediatric Allergy and Immunology ^ | Sept. 19, 2024 | Juan Trujillo et al
Posted on 09/22/2024 7:03:19 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
Researchers have demonstrated how a novel approach to managing cow's milk allergy could transform how food allergies are treated.
Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts abnormally to otherwise harmless food proteins, which can cause immediate symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, hives, and respiratory issues. Severe reactions can lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition requiring emergency medical attention.
Now researchers have shown that cow's milk can be safely and effectively reintroduced to children with milk allergies which affects 2–3% of infants, marking a significant breakthrough in allergy management.
Traditionally, IgE-mediated cow's milk allergy is managed through strict avoidance of milk in all forms, followed by a series of outpatient appointments and allergy tests, often culminating in a hospital-based milk reintroduction between the ages of 3 to 5 years. This process can be lengthy and stressful for both the patient and their family, requiring extensive time and medical resources.
However, researchers have demonstrated that using the "Milk Ladder" method as a step-by-step approach, allows for a home-based reintroduction of milk under the careful supervision of caregivers. This method significantly reduces the need for hospital visits and enables the immune system to gradually become less reactive to milk proteins. Most notably, the children managed with the Milk Ladder were almost 4 times more likely to successfully reintroduce milk compared to those who followed the traditional avoidance approach.
Dr. Trujillo cautioned against the unnecessary avoidance of certain foods, particularly in young children, as this avoidance of certain food types at the wrong time in their lives can negatively impact their growth and increase the risk of developing food allergies.
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The Milk Ladder is either a six or twelve step approach to get your child to be okay with an allergen.
It should be done with the help of a doctor and likely emergency treatments on hand.
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