Unique Aspects of Managing Milk and Egg Allergies

Milk and egg allergies are of critical importance due to their high prevalence and rising epidemiology. Although they are commonly outgrown, they can be severe, and the foods are difficult to avoid. Nutritional status is compromised by avoiding milk. There are important differential diagnoses for milk allergy, including nonimmunoglobulin E-mediated allergies and lactose intolerance. Milk and egg allergies can be managed by allowing baked forms of these proteins into diets with attention to risks and benefits. Milk and egg can be in various medications although for most products their safety in allergic populations has been well-documented.