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Is there an allergy to decaf coffee?
Yes, you can have an intolerance or an allergy.
What is the difference between tolerance and intolerance?
there is no difference
What are food allergy and food intolerance?
Food allergy and food intolerance are not the same thing. Food allergy means that your immune system attacks the food because it is mistaken for an invading organism. Whereas, food intolerance (typically, lactose intolerance) is a difficulty in digesting that type of food due to insufficient secretiion of digestive enzymes (lactase, in the case of lactose intolerance).
Can your hands swell from a food allergy or intolerance?
Yes, a food allergy or food intolerance can produce hand swelling in some (but not all) sensitive people.
Is milk allergy a non dairy allergy?
No, lactose intolerance is an inability to digest substances present in milk. Upset stomach results. But there is a difference between an allergic reaction, and intolerance. The above is correct quite correct. In addition (simply to avoid confusion) a reaction to dairy products can be an allergy, or sensitivity, or intolerance, that can result in myriad symptoms, such as (a few examples) chronic fatigue not helped by rest, flu' like symptoms, muscle weakness, joint pains, muscle spams, muscle pains, headaches, migraines, brain fag/fog, asthma, depression, mood swings. etc.
Can you be allergic to food coloring?
Yes, you can have an allergy (or intolerance) to food colorings.
What is the term for an allergy of alcoholic drinks?
is simply called Alcohol intolerance
Can you have an allergic reaction to grapes?
Yes, you can. It may be an allergy or a food intolerance.
Can people be allergic to turkey?
People can most certainly have an allergy or intolerance to turkey.
If I have a shellfish allergy Can I eat scallops?
I have a scallop allergy, although oddly enough, I don't react to any shellfish except scallops. A few hours after I eat scallops I feel lightheaded, vomit, can't think clearly and have a swollen throat, those are some symptoms of scallop allergies.
What is the difference between Swine Flu and an allergy?
Swine flu is caused by a virus. An allergy is caused by the body reacting to a harmless compound.
What pill can you take for a cheese allergy?
nothing. for lactose intolerance you can take a lactose pill. lactose intolerance is the gut's incapability to deal with milk sugar. this should never be confused with a true and possibly deadly allergy. food allergy reactions can be serious. if you have mild allergy-induced asthma, your doctor might be able to put you on an asthma maintenance medication that would help control the effects of the allergy. Singulair is one that comes in pill form.
