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Latex Allergy - What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

One of the most potent and dangerous types of allergies is the latex allergy. People tend to not just be "a little allergic" to latex. In fact, latex allergy is one of the more common causes of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic shock event.   What Is Latex & Why Does It Trigger Allergies?   Latex is a milky... Read moreChevron
posted 09/13/2011, comments (0)|
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Allergen of the Month: Latex

Latex is a natural rubber from the rubber tree, and can be found in gloves, condoms, balloons, and rubber bands. Most latex reactions cause a contact dermatitis similar to that found with nickel on exposed areas. Some individuals with latex allergy can have a life-threatening reaction to latex exposure, especially if they are undergoing surgery... Read moreChevron
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Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery

This month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and outpatient procedures and I always bring up allergies and asthma early on. As in, "I have asthma, keep an eye on my breathing during the procedure please" and, "I have food allergies, so here's the list, just in case, that's related to any medication... Read moreChevron
posted 09/05/2008, comments (2)|
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Cottonique's Allergy-Free Clothing And Underwear: Too Good To Be True?

Latex products are so common that anyone can become allergic to latex, says the American Academy of Family Physicians.   However, since the widespread use of latex gloves and products as a barrier to infectious diseases, especially the AIDS virus, there has been a marked increase in reports of  severe latex allergy, particularly in... Read moreChevron
posted 05/12/2008, comment (1)|
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