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Allergy to natural rubber latex results from the sensitization to proteins found in the sap from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. Natural rubber latex is a common component in medical devices, such as gloves, but it can also be found in consumer products, such as balloons. Over the last 10 years, the FDA has received numerous reports of allergic reactions to products containing natural rubber latex. Some of those reports include irritant dermatitis, allergy to the chemicals used in the processing of natural rubber latex, anaphylactic reactions, and even fatalities.
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Non-latex alternative products list from the Spina Bifida Association. [PDF]
An explanation as to what latex is and about the allergy. Reactions, who is at risk, the connection between latex and food and what to do if you think you have this allergy.
Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy (1998). Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy.
A publication by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Offers details about latex use in restaurants, information about living with the allergy, stories submitted by sufferers and a petition.
A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues.
Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment.
A resource offered by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that includes a downloadable PDF flyer that details specific steps on prevention.
NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry.
Locklear Reporting Services Inc. filed suit in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy. (January 17, 2000)
An explanation as to what latex is and about the allergy. Reactions, who is at risk, the connection between latex and food and what to do if you think you have this allergy.
Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy (1998). Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy.
A resource offered by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that includes a downloadable PDF flyer that details specific steps on prevention.
NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry.
Offers details about latex use in restaurants, information about living with the allergy, stories submitted by sufferers and a petition.
A publication by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Non-latex alternative products list from the Spina Bifida Association. [PDF]
Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment.
A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues.
Locklear Reporting Services Inc. filed suit in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy. (January 17, 2000)
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