What is latex allergy? What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
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What is latex allergy?
The protein in rubber can cause an allergic reaction in some people. The thin, stretchy latex rubber in gloves, condoms and balloons is high in this protein. It causes more allergic reactions than products made of hard rubber (like tires). Also, because some latex gloves are coated with cornstarch powder, the latex protein particles stick to the cornstarch and fly into the air when the gloves are taken off. In places where gloves are being put on and removed frequently, the air may contain many latex particles.
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What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
Latex allergy can be mild or severe, with symptoms such as:
* Itchy, red, watery eyes
* Sneezing or runny nose
* Coughing
* Rash or hives
* Chest tightness and shortness of breath
* Shock
Some people who wear latex gloves get bumps, sores, cracks or red, raised areas on their hands. These symptoms usually appear 12 to 36 hours after contact with latex. Changing to non-latex gloves, using glove liners, and paying more attention to hand care can help relieve these symptoms.
A latex-sensitive person can also have a life-threatening allergic reaction with no previous warning or symptoms.
JUST TODAY i was in a farmer jack parking lot and i noticed a license plate that said "no latex" and my friend and i were just standing behind the car talking about it and the owner of the vehicle walked up and said "i'm allergic to latex. if i get into an accident i want them to know." how ironic!
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my wife is allergic to latex. gloves and condoms. red rash on skin
If consumed, the following symtoms will be shown.
Common name-Carpet backing.
Poisonous ingredient-Latex (rubber) emulsion.
Remarks-Intestinal obstruction possible.
Treatment-Gastric lavage and catharsis.
Latex is a natural rubber harvested from trees and can be found in more than 40,000 consumer products, from household items to toys. Examples of these items include baby bottle nipples, teething rings and pacifiers, balloons, some bandages, condoms, diaphragms, elastics in clothing, erasers, hoses, makeup, rubber bands and stretch textiles.
What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
An individual with latex allergy can experience a range of symptoms, including hay-fever type reactions such as itchy, swollen eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Hives, dermatitis (skin rash) and asthma are the most common reactions. The most severe allergic reaction is the potentially fatal anaphylactic shock, which is characterized by the following symptoms: generalized flushing of the skin, nettle rash (hives) anywhere on the body, a sense of impending doom, swelling of throat and mouth, difficulty in swallowing or speaking, alterations in heart rate, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, sudden feeling of weakness (drop in blood pressure) and unconsciousness
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