The following is a free brochure provided by the Allergy Asthma Information Association Milk allergy results from a hypersensitivity of the immune system to the proteins in cow's milk.
Symptoms can occur within minutes or hours of contact with milk and can range from mild to severe.
For a severe allergy, contact with cow's milk protein must be completely eliminated. The nursinmother with a milk allergic infant may find it necessary to limit her own consumption of milk products. At this time there is no perfect milk substitute on the market ideal for everyone allergic to milk protein. Some milk allergic children become allergic to soy and goat's milk protein. Expect help from your doctor to find a formula suitable for your baby.