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        "id": 1802326,
        "msgid": "child-allergic-to-cows-milk-recognise-the-symptoms-and-nutritional-solutions-1781409027",
        "date": "2026-06-14 10:16:00",
        "title": "Child Allergic to Cow's Milk? Recognise the Symptoms and Nutritional Solutions",
        "author": "Thalatie Kaprina Yani",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (APSS) affects up to 7.5% of young children in Indonesia and, if mismanaged, can lead to long-term issues including a 24% risk of stunting. Medical experts stress the importance of proper diagnosis and tailored nutritional interventions, such as extensively hydrolysed or amino acid formulas, under paediatric supervision. The initiative coincides with World Allergy Week 2026 and aims to combat self-diagnosis through science-based education.",
        "content": "<p>Cow\u2019s Milk Protein Allergy (APSS) is a condition frequently\nexperienced by young children. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of\nClinical Nutrition (2025) states the global prevalence of APSS ranges\nfrom 2% to 7.5%. In Indonesia, the Indonesian Paediatric Society (IDAI)\nhas also recorded a similar incidence rate, up to 7.5%. Unfortunately,\nAPSS symptoms such as skin rashes, digestive disorders, and behavioural\nchanges often resemble other common illnesses, leading to delayed\nrecognition. Improper management can have serious consequences. Medical\nand Scientific Affairs Director of Sarihusada, Dr.\u00a0dr. Ray Wagiu\nBasrowi, MKK, FRSPH, warned, \u201cInappropriate management of cow\u2019s milk\nallergy can affect the adequacy of intake needed for a child\u2019s optimal\ngrowth and development. In the long term, this can lead to stunting.\nStudies have found the risk of stunting reaches up to 24% in the group\nof children allergic to cow\u2019s milk protein. Additionally, the impact of\ncow\u2019s milk allergy can also be felt on the child\u2019s overall quality of\nlife, including psychological, social, and financial aspects, and\npresents particular challenges for families in the daily management\nprocess.\u201d In conjunction with World Allergy Week 2026, themed \u201cAllergy\nCare is Essential Care\u201d, Sarihusada is strengthening its SADAR Alergi\n(Allergy Early Screening and Recommended Intake) initiative. Healthcare\nNutrition Director of Sarihusada, Vera Saw, emphasised the importance of\nscience-based education to avoid self-diagnosis without medical\nconsultation. Paediatric Specialist and Allergy Immunology Consultant,\nMolly Dumakuri Oktarina, explained that management must be targeted and\nbased on medical evaluation. \u201cEvery child has a different condition, so\nthe management approach cannot be generalised. Breast milk is the best\nnutrition for children, including those with cow\u2019s milk protein allergy,\nbut the mother needs to avoid consuming cow\u2019s milk and its derivative\nproducts as part of the management,\u201d she explained. For children who\nrequire additional intake due to specific medical indications, the\nchoice of nutrition must be adjusted based on the paediatrician\u2019s\nrecommendation and monitoring, such as extensively hydrolysed formula\n(EHF) for mild to moderate allergies. Amino acid formula (AAF) is given\nfor more severe conditions or when the allergy cannot be managed with\nEHF, and soya formula is an alternative for mild to moderate allergies\nif there are cost or availability constraints for EHF. Partially\nhydrolysed formula (PHF) is not a therapeutic option for cow\u2019s milk\nallergy. \u201cBecause not all formulas are suitable for every child, the\nentire process from diagnosis to nutritional selection must be carried\nout under the supervision of a paediatrician so that the child\u2019s\nnutritional needs and growth and development are maintained,\u201d Molly\nexplained. A real-life experience was also shared by Sandra Devita, a\nmomfluencer with a child suffering from APSS. She admitted to feeling\nanxious and making repeated visits to the doctor. \u201cFrom this experience,\nI learned that being a parent is not enough just to be aware of\nallergies, but also requires taking real steps such as consulting a\npaediatric specialist to get the right diagnosis and management\naccording to the child\u2019s condition, rather than immediately drawing your\nown conclusions. Because every child has a different condition, the\nmanagement process also needs to be monitored regularly and is not\nsufficient with just one consultation,\u201d she revealed.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/child-allergic-to-cows-milk-recognise-the-symptoms-and-nutritional-solutions-1781409027",
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