Milk: "Allergy" can mean different things. Do you have a serious allergic reaction when consuming? Hives, bloating, nausea, abdominal pain? Some people have an intolerance that makes consumption very unpleasant but is not caused by an immune response. Continued exposure to an allergen may increase risk of hypersensitivity, thus making symptoms more likely (and perhaps increase risk of anaphylax
Answered 9/29/2016
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Nothing good. Don't.: Cow's milk protein allergy, like allergy to pollen, bees, etc., is due to to an individual having IgE antibodies directed against cow's milk. Once present, drinking milk can trigger allergic shock: swelling of tongue, throat, itching, wheezing, coughing, hives; dizziness, loss of consciousness, even death. Depends on several factors. Avoid milk. Carry epinephrine. Call 911 if happens.
Answered 7/4/2015
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