A closer look at food allergy versus intolerance Health Smart

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If you've ever had an unpleasant reaction when you eat a certain food, you may wonder if you're allergic to it—or just sensitive. • • FOX43 took a closer look at the symptoms and treatment of a food allergy versus a food intolerance. • • The most common food allergies are to egg, nut and shellfish. While food sensitivity—like being lactose intolerant—is fairly common, true food allergies affect only 8% of children in the country. • • Dr. Chris McCarty of WellSpan Health says food allergies and food intolerances can produce similar symptoms, such as stomach cramps, diarrhea and skin rashes. However, food allergies can become dangerous quickly, triggered by even the smallest amount of an item and can include swollen airways and trouble breathing. • • https://www.fox43.com/article/news/he... • • WPMT-FOX43's YouTube channel is a hub for the best of FOX43 News and its investigative reports, top headlines, and digital exclusive content: / fox43 SUBSCRIBE: / fox43

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