27 Sep

what is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?

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A food allergy involves the production of histamines by the body in response to an allergen. In severe cases an anaphylactic response can occur (breathing difficulty, bradycardia, collapse). An example would be an allergy to penicillin or peanuts. This can be relieved by taking an antihistamine drug or adrenalin.

A food intolerance usually involves the gut and is not life threatening. An example is the diarrhoea which can result from taking the drug erythromycin.

2 Responses to “what is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?”

  1. alianna_hodiya Says:
    September 27th, 2009 at 11:35 am

    it is considered an allergy
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  2. Ms Knowall Says:
    September 27th, 2009 at 11:43 am

    A food allergy involves the production of histamines by the body in response to an allergen. In severe cases an anaphylactic response can occur (breathing difficulty, bradycardia, collapse). An example would be an allergy to penicillin or peanuts. This can be relieved by taking an antihistamine drug or adrenalin.

    A food intolerance usually involves the gut and is not life threatening. An example is the diarrhoea which can result from taking the drug erythromycin.
    References :

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