Feeding soya-based formula as opposed to st and ard cow 's milk formula did not reduce the risk of having asthma or wheeze at any age .
In infants with at least one first degree relative with atopy , hydrolysed formula for a minimum of 4 months combined with dietary restrictions and environment measures may reduce the risk of developing asthma or wheeze in the first year of life .
There is insufficient evidence to suggest that soya-based milk formula has any benefit
BACKGROUND In infants with a family history of atopy , food allergen avoidance has been advocated as means of preventing the development of atopic disease when breast-feeding is not possible or supplemental feeding is needed .
Most infant formulas are based on cow 's milk protein .
Alternative choices include soya based and hydrolysed cows milk formulas .
OBJECTIVES To estimate the effect of dietary avoidance of cow 's milk protein on the development of asthma or wheeze in children .
Predictive value of cord blood IgE in the development of atopic disease and role of breast‐feeding in its prevention
The predictive value of cord blood IgE in the development of atopic disease was evaluated in a prospect i ve study of two groups of infants . Total serum IgE level was ≥ 0.7 U/ml in 44.3 % of the infants with positive family history of atopy and in 16.0 % among those with negative family history . The level of cord blood IgE correlated significantly with the subsequent development of atopic disease in both groups . Cord blood IgE higher than 0.7 U/ml was associated with a high risk of development of atopic eczema and wheezing , 52.8 % and 58.8 % respectively in the groups with or without family history of atopy ; compared with 13.4 % and 1.1 % in the groups with IgE levels less than 0.7 U/ml . Among newborns fed exclusively on breast milk for a minimum of 3 months , the incidence of eczema and wheezing was significantly lower ( 12 % ) compared with findings in the formula‐fed group ( 32 % )
Feeding soya-based formula as opposed to st and ard cow 's milk formula did not reduce the risk of having asthma or wheeze at any age .
In infants with at least one first degree relative with atopy , hydrolysed formula for a minimum of 4 months combined with dietary restrictions and environment measures may reduce the risk of developing asthma or wheeze in the first year of life .
There is insufficient evidence to suggest that soya-based milk formula has any benefit
BACKGROUND In infants with a family history of atopy , food allergen avoidance has been advocated as means of preventing the development of atopic disease when breast-feeding is not possible or supplemental feeding is needed .
Most infant formulas are based on cow 's milk protein .
Alternative choices include soya based and hydrolysed cows milk formulas .
OBJECTIVES To estimate the effect of dietary avoidance of cow 's milk protein on the development of asthma or wheeze in children .