Latex Allergy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Latex Allergy
Latex allergy effects millions of people worldwide. Latex allergies, like all allergies, affect each individual in different ways. Some latex allergies can be slight, while others can be quite severe. It is thought that repeated exposure to latex may cause this allergy. Dentists, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers as well as workers are at the greatest risk for this allergy because of their constant exposure to latex products.
Fast Facts:
- There are up to 5 types of latex allergies.
- Using non-latex products can help prevent this allergy.
- The hands are most commonly affected.
- Doctors and professionals who work with gloves are at the highest risk.
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5 Latest Headlines on Latex Allergy
What is Latex Allergy?
- Wikipedia: Latex Allergy
- UpToDate: Latex Dermatitis
- British Association of Dermatologists: What is Latex Allergy?
- Cleveland Clinic: Latex Allergies
What Are The Symptoms of Latex Allergy?
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: What Are The Symptoms of Latex Allergy?
- Premier Inc.: Latex Allergies
- AmerCare: Latex Allergies
- Wrong Diagnosis: Symptoms of Latex Allergies
What Are The Causes and Complications of Latex Allergy?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Latex Allergies
- Mayo Clinic: Latex Allergy: Causes
- About.com: Latex Allergies
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Latex Allergy?
- Epipen: Latex Allergy
- Aetna InteliHealth: Treatment For Latex Allergy
- Harvard Health Publications (via Everyday Health): Latex Allergy-Treatment
- MedicineNet: How Is Latex Allergy Treated?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Latex Allergy?
- Holistic Care Approach: Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Therapy (NAET)
- Help With Allergies: Help With Allergies: Does An Effective Natural Allergy Treatment Really Exist?
- Masune First Aid & Safety: Masune First Aid & Safety: Latex Free Gloves
What Are The Types of Latex Allergy?
- Health and Saftey Executive: Are All Latex Allergies the Same?
- DonTheGlove.com: Types of Latex Glove Allergies
- American Latex Allergy Association (ALAA): Latex Allergy Topics
How Do You Prevent Latex Allergy?
- Asthma & Allergy Information & Research (AAIR): What Should I Do to Prevent Reactions?
- Harvard Health Publications (via Everyday Health): Latex Allergy-Prevention
- Pennsylvania Department of Health: Health: Preventing Latex Allergy
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: How Can I Protect Myself From Latex Allergy?
- Environmental Health & Radiation Saftey (EHRS): Recommendatons For Prevention of Latex Allergy Family Allergy & Asthma
- Family Allergy & Asthma: How Can Latex Allergy be Prevented?
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Latex Allergy
- Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) Allergy Discussion Group: Rubber Room
- Suite101.com: Latex: What is a Latex Allergy?
- DonTheGlove Blog: Archive for Latex-Free Gloves
- ProgressiveU.org: Rubber Kills
- Food and Latex Allergy Awareness Group (FLAAG): FLAAG
Foundations and Support Groups on Latex Allergy
- Latex Aware: Latex Allergy Support Group
- Latex Allergy Links: Support and Advocacy Groups
- NetDoctor: Latex Allergy Support Group
- Yahoo Health Groups: NRLA Living Room
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Latex Allergy
- PubMedCentral: Latex Allergy Articles
- Google Scholar: Latex Allergy Articles
- JAMA: Latex Allergy Articles
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- Contributor: Janet
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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