Can anyone be at risk for Dairy Allergies?

Infants are the most at risk for dairy allergies. They cannot communicate the symptoms and totally helpless. Milk proteins are transferred from a breastfeeding mother to an allergic infant. This means that lactating mothers need to stop dairy products intake. Infants are then put on alternative formula to get vital nutrition. Milk substitutes include hypoallergenic formulas derived from hydrolyzed protein (available as Alimentum, Nutramigen, and Pregestimil), soy based formulas, and free amino acid-based formulas (available as Nutramigen AA, EleCare, and Neocate). As a parent, you must be extra vigilant when replacing milk with soy based-formulas because sometimes children who are allergic to dairy can also be allergic to soy.

Older children are also at risk for dairy allergies but, unlike infants, they can normally communicate the symptoms. It is relatively easier to treat older kids suffering from dairy allergies than infants.

The elderly who are taking dairy products are not exempt. They may be confused at first, especially if it is the first time that they encounter the symptoms. In any case, if dairy allergy is suspected the best recourse is to seek the opinion of a medical professional or an allergist. Early detection is critical in avoiding adverse reactions from dairy allergies.