Extensively Hydrolyzed Formula Improves Allergic Symptoms in the Short Term in Infants with Suspected Cow's Milk Protein Allergy.

ABSTRACT: Although extensively hydrolyzed formula is widely accepted for managing cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) long-term, there is a lack of evidence on its short-term efficacy. This study's objective was to investigate the short-term symptom changes (within 3-6 weeks) of infants diagnosed with CMPA and managed with extensively hydrolyzed formula containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus at their subsequent physician visit. Healthcare providers treating 202 patients diagnosed with CMPA under six months old completed de-identified surveys, which were then analyzed in this prospective study. After their first visit, the patients were started on extensively hydrolyzed formula, and their baseline symptoms were scored on a severity scale of 0-3. Patients were then reevaluated at their next follow-up

SUBMITTER: Wilsey MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10096968 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature