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ArticleWorld journal of pediatrics : WJP2021

Consensus statement on the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of cow's milk protein allergy in the Middle East: a modified Delphi-based study.

Moustafa A El-Hodhod, Mortada H F El-Shabrawi, Ahmed AlBadi, Ahmed Hussein, Ali Almehaidib, Basil Nasrallah, Ebtsam Mohammed AlBassam, Hala El Feghali, Hasan M Isa, Khaled Al Saraf and 5 more

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Article in World journal of pediatrics : WJP, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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15 authors at 10 institutions in 9 countries.

Moustafa A El-Hodhod *Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mortada H F El-Shabrawi *Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed AlBadiDRC Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Ahmed HusseinAl Amiri and Al Adan Hospitals, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Ali AlmehaidibPediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Basil NasrallahAmerican Hospital Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Ebtsam Mohammed AlBassamNutrition Service Department, King Faisal Specialist and Research Center Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hala El FeghaliCHU Notre Dame de Secours, Byblos, Lebanon.
Hasan M IsaPediatric Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain.
Khaled Al SarafPediatrics Department, Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Maroun SokhnPediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Department, Saint George University Medical Center, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mehdi AdeliSidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
Najwa Mohammed Mousa Al-SawiDepartment of Pediatrics, Doctor Sulaiman Alhabib Medical Group, Alrryan Branch, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pierre HagePediatric Pulmonology and Allergology, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.
Suleiman Al-HammadiCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Building 14, 505055, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Suleiman.alhammadi@mbru.ac.ae.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre · SAUniversity of Balamand · LBAin Shams University · EGAmiri Hospital · KWArabian Gulf University · BHCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Notre Dame des Secours · LBMohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences · AEResearch Institute for Tropical Medicine · PHRoyal Hospital · OMSulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to develop an expert consensus regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) in the Middle East.

methodsA three-step modified Delphi method was utilized to develop the consensus. Fifteen specialized pediatricians participated in the development of this consensus. Each statement was considered a consensus if it achieved an agreement level of ≥ 80%.

resultsThe experts agreed that the double-blind placebo-controlled oral challenge test (OCT) should be performed for 2-4 weeks using an amino acid formula (AAF) in formula-fed infants or children with suspected CMPA. Formula-fed infants with confirmed CMPA should be offered a therapeutic formula. The panel stated that an extensively hydrolyzed formula (eHF) is indicated in the absence of red flag signs. At the same time, the AAF is offered for infants with red flag signs, such as severe anaphylactic reactions. The panel agreed that infants on an eHF with resolved symptoms within 2-4 weeks should continue the eHF with particular attention to the growth and nutritional status. On the other hand, an AAF should be considered for infants with persistent symptoms; the AAF should be continued if the symptoms resolve within 2-4 weeks, with particular attention to the growth and nutritional status. In cases with no symptomatic improvements after the introduction of an AAF, other measures should be followed. The panel developed a management algorithm, which achieved an agreement level of 90.9%.

conclusionThis consensus document combined the best available evidence and clinical experience to optimize the management of CMPA in the Middle East.

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Milk HypersensitivityAnimalsCattleDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansInfantInfant FormulaMiddle EastConsensus Cow’s milk protein allergyInfant formulaMiddle EastMilk hypersensitivity

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PMID34817828
PMCPMC8639571
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