A person tells the nurse, 'I get stomach pains and diarrhoea every time I drink milk'. This person is a type ________ allergic response.

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Type I allergic response is an immediate hypersensitivity reaction that occurs within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Symptoms of type I allergic response include hives, swelling, itching, and difficulty breathing. In this case, the person experiences stomach pains and diarrhoea every time they drink milk, which is a type I allergic response.

A Person Tells the Nurse, 'I Get Stomach Pains and Diarrhoea