FACT 1

• Only 1% to 3% of children have an allergy to cow’s milk, therefore, it’s not that common condition.
• Cow’s milk protein allergy  usually subsides at the age of 3-5 years old.
• When it occur, it’s the immune system reacting to proteins in the milk.
• The primary cause of food allergies is your family genetics.
• Limiting  dairy in your diet can have significant health and nutrition effects, particularly in children
• Please  talk to your doctor first if you have any concerns about food reactions.

MYTH 2
Milk causes mucus production

FACT 2

• The idea of milk causing mucus and aggravating colds and asthma is one of the more durable myths. But there is no conclusive evidence to support this belief.
• Some children may experience a thin, temporary coating over the mouth and throat after drinking milk.
• This is often mistaken for mucus but is simply milk’s natural creamy texture. This is not harmful and the sensation lasts for only a short period of time.
• Too much mucus is can be caused by infections
• cow’s milk and other dairy foods very rarely trigger asthma symptoms in children without milk allergy.

MYTH 3
Milk causes asthma.

FACT 3

• There is no evidence that dairy products can cause asthma. 
•  A person with a milk allergy may be at risk develop ing asthma but there is no cause and effect relationship between the two. 
• Note: an allergic reaction to milk may trigger wheezing, especially in infants.