Latex Allergy Relief
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 health care workers. It is estimated that 2% of all hospital employees have latex allergies. Additionally, latex is used in over 40,000 products according to Medici...
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Expert & Community Posts
Latex Allergy Videos
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health ExpertLatex allergy is one of the most common occupational allergies. In fact, companies that produce... Read more »
Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...allergies before but only in relation to clothing. Latex allergy is very real and can be quite... Read more »
Preparing for the Worst: Is Your Child Ready for an Anaphylaxis Event at School?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health ExpertWhat if the worst possible thing were to happen to your child when he or she is out of your sight... Read more »
Asthma Allies Here To Help: Introducing Gerri Rivers
By Gerri Rivers , Health Expert...to medical schools, I was diagnosed with a severe latex allergy and asthma. I didn't know just... Read more »
Workplace allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health ExpertWorkplace allergy is realAccording to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology as... Read more »
Health Guide
Allergic Rhinitis: Prognosis
PrognosisSeasonal allergic rhinitis tends to diminish as a person ages. The earlier the symptoms start, the greater the chances for improvement. People who develop hay fever in early childhood tend... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis
...occur throughout the year, the doctor will suspect perennial allergic or non-allergic rhinitis.Family history of allergies.History of medical problems.In women, if they are pregnant or takingdrugs... Read more »Sinusitis: Diagnosis
...pain.After assessing symptoms, the doctor should take a thorough medical history of the patient:Any history of allergies or headachesRecent upper respiratory infection (colds, flus,... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights
In 2006, the FDA approved a generic version of the nasal steroid spray fluticasone (Flonase).In 2005, montelukast (Singulair) was approved for relief of indoor allergies. The... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
If rhinitis is caused by non-allergic conditions, particularly if there are accompanying symptoms indicating a serious problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis... Read more »Images
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