Reading ingredient labels for all foods is the key to maintaining control over the allergy. If a product doesn't have a label, allergic individuals should not eat that food. If the label contains unfamiliar terms, shoppers must call the manufacturer and ask for a definition or avoid eating that food. Epinephrine, also called adrenaline, is the medication of choice for controlling a reaction. A food intolerance is a metabolic disorder and does not involve the immune system.
Lactose intolerance is one example of a food intolerance.
A person with lactose intolerance lacks an enzyme that is needed to digest milk sugar. When the person eats milk products, symptoms such as gas, bloating, and abdominal pain may occur. A food allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a certain food protein. The PSA depicts children speaking about their food allergies, their symptoms, visits to the emergency room, and fear of dying. When it comes to food allergies, it's more than just hives.