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Milk protein (casein & whey)
The proteins in dairy. A milk allergy is an immune reaction to them. This is different from lactose intolerance.
Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing, is an emergency. Call emergency services.
Who reacts
Milk allergy is common in young children and less common in adults. Some adults report non-allergic reactions; the evidence for these is limited.
Typical onset
0 minutes to 48 hours after you eat it
Linked symptoms
HivesStrong evidence
Wheeze or tight chestStrong evidence
Rash or eczemaModerate evidence
DiarrheaModerate evidence
Stuffy or runny noseWeak evidence
AcneWeak evidence
Where you find it
High:Milk · Yogurt · Soft cheese (ricotta, cottage) · Aged cheese (cheddar, parmesan) · Ice cream · Pizza
Low:Butter · Heavy cream
Sources
- NIAID — Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of food allergy (2010)