DEALING WITH LATEX ALLERGY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW, DOdoi:10.14219/jada.archive.1996.0035NoneJournal of the American Dental Association
Latex is used to make many rubber products found in homes, hospitals, schools, and the workplace. Avoid contact with products that may contain latex: Gloves, tape, bandages, and tourniquets Medical tubes, rubber injection ports, plunger tips, and medicine bottles with rubber tops ...
Spina bifida.This birth defect affects spinal development. Babies with spina bifida have early and frequent exposure to latex products like gloves, leading to a latex sensitivity. If you have spina bifida, take precautions to avoid latex products, including latex condoms. Frequent surgeries.Any surge...
Latex allergy and anaphylaxis--what to do? Severe anaphylactic reactions and even deaths have occurred because of latex allergies. For the undiagnosed person, latex anaphylaxis has created a new medical emergency in the health care environment. Latex has been a common component i... D Jackson -...
With the increase in infectious disease epidemics and the need to protect health-care workers, the use of rubber gloves has increased twofold. Recent reports have noted an increase also in the prevalence of natural rubber latex allergy among some of these workers. A newly emerging problem, the ...
Always tell healthcare providers about a latex allergy. Avoid areas that attract insects if you have an insect bite or sting allergy. Areas include trash cans, gardens, and picnics. Do not wear bright clothing or strong scents when you will be outside. Prevent an allergic reaction caused by...
Certain foods: Peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, and dairy Insect stings: Bees and wasps Medications Latex Allergy Symptoms Your allergy symptoms will vary, depending on what you're allergic to and how you’re exposed. Allergens can enter your body in several ways: ...
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, latex allergy can be caused by repeated exposure to natural rubber latex, which triggers an immune system response. Interestingly, some individuals with latex allergies may also experience allergies to certain foods, such as bananas,...
Allergy triggers may vary depending on geographic location and climate, but relocating to avoid seasonal allergies generally doesn’t help. Pollen and mold spores travel great distances, and people with allergies often develop sensitivity to other allergens in a different location. Environmental factors...
On the other hand, sulfites are compounds containing sulfuric acid used as preservatives in packaged foods and wine. They can cause reactions in some people but are not related to sulfonamides. As such, you don’t need to avoid sulfites if you have a sulfa allergy. ...