OCCUPATIONAL LATEX ALLERGIES
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Latex allergies can cause anaphylactic shock and extreme respiratory problems. Since so many things in hospitals contain latex, those with careers in health care may need to change jobs to limit exposure.
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Carry a pair of non-latex gloves with you, information about latex allergies, and/or a note from your physician.
Be sure hospital and school (for a child with a latex allergy) records have a latex allergy alert.
Certain children are more likely to develop latex allergies; for example, if your child requires frequent medical procedures, and therefore is frequently exposed to latex, the risk of an allergy is elevated.
People with latex allergies may develop allergies to these foods because the protein in these foods is similar to the protein in rubber.
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This means that it's safe for people who have latex allergies. When used correctly, it is thought to be as good as male condoms at preventing pregnancy.
DivaCup is made of silicone, which makes it an alternative for women with latex allergies or who are sensitive to The Keeper.
Having read the blue booklet ' Swine Flu Vaccination; what you need to know' I had no concerns about the jab. But - there was no mention of latex allergies.
Has this just been discovered?
Has anybody else had this issue?
Allergy to natural rubber latex affects people who are exposed to rubber products on a regular basis, especially health care workers, rubber industry workers, and people who have had multiple surgeries. Latex allergies can cause a severe reaction.
sinusitis, churg-Strauss syndrome, deviated septum, overuses of decongestant nasal sprays, DiGeorge syndromes, high blood pressure medications, as an effect of hormonal changes, narcotic drug addiction, dry air, dust mite allergy or latex allergies.
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