Lactose intolerance is an inability to properly digest lactose, a major component of milk. It is a digestive problem and does not involve the immune system (unlike cow’s milk protein allergy, CMPA).
Thus, while lactose intolerance can cause stomach discomfort, it will not cause life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis.
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