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 substance, a sort of sap, produced by rubber trees. It is used in the manufacture of medical gloves, balloons, condoms, rubber bands, some toys and other...
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