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...harmful it will produce antibodies, which are like small soldiers that protect our body’s health. When the body produces antibodies directed against a certain type of food, it causes an immune response. This then releases histamine and other chemicals that trigger allergic symptoms. These allergic symptoms are ‘red alerts’, which tell us that something is wrong. Generally, it is the protein in foods that cause an allergic reaction. Food allergy symptoms may occur right after...

...a food allergy. It’s unusual for a baby with food allergy to only have a rash. Make a list of your baby’s symptoms which could also be caused by a food allergy to provide to the doctor. Many parents tell us that they went through multiple different infant formulas before finally finding relief with Neocate. Some infants don’t even tolerate breast milk because of dairy foods in the mom’s diet. Make notes of the different...

...you are there for them. Help your child cope with any fear and/or anxiety associated with their allergy. As a parent/caregiver Educate yourself on your child’s allergy. Familiarize yourself with signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. Put together an emergency care plan. Join a community and seek advice from others in similar circumstances. Build a support system. Ask for help. Now that you have read the list, how do you plan to...

...Hi everyone! We hear from many moms (and dads!) out there who are looking for a list of common symptoms to help them identify a potential cow milk allergy. This is why we decided to create a video about the Common Symptoms of a Cow Milk Allergy for our NeocateUS YouTube channel! Also, if you enjoy receiving information from Neocate this way (via video) please let us know by posting a comment on our...

...No one knows the true “cause of colic.” But many times the baby actually has a milk allergy and that is what is causing her misery. Too often this is overlooked. But when you look at the symptoms you can understand why – many really look like just typical bumps on the road of baby-hood. You can take our milk allergy symptom checker or read about the eight most common symptoms of cow milk allergy....

...cost, fewer allergens tested. Atopic Patch Test (APT) – Skin exposure to allergen over long period of time (24 – 72 hours). Used to assess non-IgE food allergy responses. Advantages: Assesses late onset of symptoms, can help to identify allergens for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis or Atopic Dermatitis. Disadvantages: Highly variable in testing method, preparations and results. Oral Food Challenge – Specific foods are introduced to patient and symptoms are assessed. Must be a double...