Clinical and follow up assessment of children in a program directed at the use of formulas for cow's milk protein allergy.

Objective: To determine clinical and follow up characteristics of children enrolled in a program to supply formulas for cow's milk allergy.

Methods: descriptive study of a convenience sample composed of 214 children up to three years old, with clinical diagnosis of cow's milk allergy and/or standardized oral challenge, referred to the Program of Formulas for Cow's Milk Allergy at a Pediatric University Hospital, in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (2007/2009). Clinical-epidemiological data and formula indication (soy, protein hydrolysates or aminoacid formula) were assessed at the first consultation.