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What is the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity?

Asthma & Allergy | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (13)
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@jabrown0407

Technically yes, avoidance is the solution for both for most foods. Realistically I would not split that hair, however medical professionals often use the differentiation to classify the reactions.

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jenlemon | @jenlemon | 5 days ago

So, a sensitivity involves the immune system but isn't life threatening. An allergy could be life threatening by causing anaphylaxis. And a food intolerance involves the digestive system, like lactose intolerance.

Do I have that right?

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