Independent predictive factors for the persistence and tolerance of cow's milk allergy


TOPAL E., Celiksoy M. H., Arga M., KAYNAK M. S., DUMAN Y., Demirtas S., ...Daha Fazla

INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, cilt.9, sa.1, ss.67-71, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/alr.22227
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.67-71
  • Anadolu Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is usually transient, with most children tolerating ingested cow's milk by 3 years of age. This study aimed to determine factors that promote or hindering the development of tolerance to CMPA. Methods A logistic regression model was used to determine independent risk factors associated with tolerance and persistence of CMPA. Result A total of 178 children diagnosed with CMPA were included in the study. The patients' median age was 32 months (minimum-maximum, 14 to 144 months), and their median follow-up period was 30 months (minimum-maximum, 12 to 54 months). In the follow-up, CMPA persisted in 62 (34.8%) patients. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to patient's age. Group I was <3 years old and group II was >= 3 years old. The factors independently associated with the persistence of CMPA for group I were as follows: comorbid food allergies (p = 0.021), the presence of an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated reaction (p = 0.001), and respiratory system symptoms (ie, tachypnea) (p = 0.036). The presence of gastrointestinal-related discomfort (p = 0.001) was an independent risk factor associated with the development of tolerance. The presence of comorbid food allergies (p = 0.03) was the only independent predictive factor for CMPA persistence for group II. Conclusion The prognosis in cases of CMPA, a food allergy, is good, with tolerance developing over time. The presence of IgE-mediated CMPA, respiratory-related symptoms (ie, tachypnea), and the presence of comorbid food allergies have negative effects on tolerance.