Demystifying IgE-Mediated Cow’s Milk Allergy: Diagnosis and Management: 2023 Update

Cow's milk allergy is a common allergic problem for infants and young children. The clinical presentation is not always straightforward; diagnosis and management of complex cases can be challenging and impact quality of life. This online module is designed to help physicians and other healthcare professionals diagnose and manage cow's milk allergy in their practices.

This is the revised 2023 update to the course originally published in 2018.

 

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Target Audience

  • Allergist/immunologists
  • Fellows-in-Training
  • Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the prevalence and natural history of cow’s milk allergy
  2. Identify the symptoms seen with IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy
  3. Select appropriate diagnostic tools and interpret test results to make an accurate diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy
  4. Outline effective strategies for practical management of cow’s milk avoidance
  5. Explain the nutritional risks of cow’s milk allergy
  6. Demonstrate how to replace the nutrients lost on the milk elimination diet through appropriate substitution
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 0.50 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
09/18/2023
Course expires: 
08/31/2025
Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
0

Content Authors
Aikaterini Anagnostou, MD PhD
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
Relevant relationships: None

Raquel Durban, MS RD CSP LDN
Asthma & Allergy Specialists, PA, Charlotte, NC
Relevant relationships: None

Marion Groetch, MS RDN
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Relevant relationships: Speaker: Nutricia North America, Mead Johnson 

Irene Mikhail, MD
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Relevant relationships: None

Content Reviewers
Karen Gregory, DNNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Edmond, OK
Relevant Relationship: None

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Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 0.50 Contact Hours.

Credit Claiming Period
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on August 31, 2025. Requests to claim credit on or after August 31, 2025 will be subject to an administrative fee.

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Follow these steps to complete the activity:

  1. Register for the activity.
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  4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
  5. Complete the activity evaluation.
  6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
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Available Credit

  • 0.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 0.50 CME
    CME credit.

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Cost:
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