Milk allergy and bottles over the back fence: two single patient trials.
OBJECTIVE
To determine if allergy to cows milk was responsible for symptoms in two children.


METHODS
Single patient trial.


METHODS
General Practice in New Zealand.


METHODS
Two children aged about 6 months


METHODS
Alternating bottles of soya-based milk and cow's milk provided by neighbours over their back fence.


METHODS
Presence of diarrhea, irritability, rash and wheeze.


RESULTS
After 4 cycles of soya-based milk and cows milk one child proved to have a milk allergy and one did not.


CONCLUSIONS
A systematic approach enabled conclusive diagnoses in both children.
Arroll
Bruce
B
Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand. b.arroll@auckland.ac.nz.
Pert
Harry
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Guyatt
Gordon
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