| Is lactose intolerance the same thing as being allergic to milk? |
| No. When people are allergic to milk, their body’s immune system reacts to one or more milk proteins. Milk allergies can be life threatening even if a small amount of milk or milk product is consumed. Milk allergies are generally diagnosed in the first year of life, while lactose intolerance occurs more often in adulthood. |
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