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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is clearly considered a pathological condition characterized by regurgitation and/or vomiting associated with poor weight gain, esophagitis, respiratory symptoms, signs and symptoms of distressed behavior and other complications.

A common association with Cow Milk Allergy is often observed: on the basis of studies using cow milk elimination and food challenge, it is clear that up to 42% of infants with Gastroesophageal reflux disease also suffer of Cow Milk Allergy. This is thought to relate to immaturity of the anti-reflux barrier.

Overlapping presentation and symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Desease (GERD) and Cow Milk Allergy (CMA)

An accurate diagnostic approach followed by appropriate therapeutic strategies is mandatory when facing an infant with complicated Gastroesophageal Reflux. The goal of the therapy is to remove the cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux or, otherwise, to resolve symptoms and to prevent the eventual harmful complications. Anyway, it aims at improving the quality of life of young patients.

Where Cow Milk Allergy is the underlying cause of the Gastroesophageal reflux, Neocate amino acid-based formulacan be used to alleviate Cow Milk Allergy symptoms, resulting in the overall management of infant gastroesophageal reflux.