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Can You Differentiate Food Allergy From Intolerance?

Published on Thu Aug 19, 2021

Question: We often see patients who have allergies or intolerance regarding things like gluten and lactose. Should we code intolerance the same as allergies? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: No, food allergies are not the same as food intolerances. Basically stated, “food allergies, such as allergies to nuts or shellfish, are caused by a problem with your immune system. Food sensitivities or [...]
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