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Hotlines for latex allergy (Source: HealthHotLines)
Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team
(888) 97ALERT (972-5378)


About latex allergy (Source: Medem)
In most cases, latex allergy develops after many exposures to latex. Latex allergy can cause symptoms of stuffy nose, hives, wheezing and difficulty breathing. The most severe cases can result in anaphylaxis, a very severe allergic reaction that affects many parts of the body all at one time. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions for latex allergy (Source: MedicineNet)
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News on latex allergy
Health Tip: Living With Latex Allergy (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on latex allergy
  • Allergy to Natural Rubber ( Latex ) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is latex allergy ? Latex is natural rubber, a product made primarily from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Some people...What is latex allergy ? Latex is natural rubber, a product made...be...
  • Allergy Triggers ( WebMD )
    An overview of common allergy triggers, including pollen, pet dander, mold, dust mites, insect stings, latex , foods, and drugs.
  • Spina Bifida - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment usually is not needed for spina bifida occulta , the mildest form of spina bifida . Treatment of spina bifida manifesta ,...softeners. Latex allergy , which is common in children who have spina...
  • Rash,Age 12 and Older - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Rash is generally caused by a skin irritation that can result from an allergy , infection, or skin problem like eczema or psoriasis.
  • Nonallergic Rhinitis ( WebMD )
    A definition and overview of nonallergic rhinitis...are usually due to an inhaled irritant (eg, metal salts, animal dander, latex , wood dusts, chemicals). Patients with occupational rhinitis...


  • Cervicitis ( WebMD )
    Cervicitis , a common infection of the lower genital tract , is the inflammation of   the cervix ( this ...and make the cervix more susceptible to infection. You may have an allergy to contraceptive...

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