hrp0092p3-28 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2019

Linear Growth in Children with COW Milk Allergy and their Response to Hypoallergenic Diet; Significant Catch-Up in the First 6 Months

Shaat Mona , Soliman Ashraf , Itani Maya , Jour Celine , Elsiddig Sohair , Souieky Fatima , Al-Naim Noora , Ehlayel Mohammad

Introduction: Milk allergy is an adverse immune reaction to proteins in cow's milk. Treatment consists of eliminating milk from the diet. Controversy exists about the effect of CMA and the use of hypoallergenic formula on linear growth in these children.Objectives: To evaluate the growth status of children with CMA at their first presentation and after 6 months of hypoallergenic formula.<strong...