Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Infants: a Practical Guide for Primary Care

Today providers are not adequately trained to diagnosis and manage cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA). Neveretheless, this condition affects 2-5 percent of infants. At a stressful and emotional time in life, caregivers need to ensure they are receiving proper guidance from their health care team.

Need to equip physicians and health care team with a guideline to effectively manage this condition

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the epidemiology of cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA)

  2. Distinguish IgE and non-IGE cow's milk allergy

  3. Develop empathy for caregivers navigating symptomatology in infants and diagnosis

  4. Identify management of non-IgE CMPA

  5. Consider differential diagnoses

  6. Understand potential for overdiagnosis and subsequent implications

Dr. Mitsuya attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM). She completed her pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan where she remained for her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology. Following her training, she came to Beaumont Children's as a pediatric gastroenterologist and an assistant professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Dr. Mitsuya has established herself as a skilled teacher for residents and medical students. She is passionate about a variety of topics, but especially enjoys educating patients, families, and medical professionals on eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and celiac disease. She met her husband at MSUCOM and they share three adorable and busy kids (2, 4, and 6 years old). They are enjoying traveling and looking forward to their first trip to Brazil next month.